Moustafa Ali

Moustafa Ali
Born: (1965-12-30) December 30, 1965 (age 59)
Alexandria, Egypt
Career information
Position(s)DB
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
UniversityCarleton
High schoolConfederation HS
CFL draft1989, round: 2, pick: 16
Drafted byWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
1989–1990Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1990Hamilton Tiger-Cats*
1990Calgary Stampeders
1991Winnipeg Blue Bombers*
1993Ottawa Rough Riders*
*Offseason and/or practice squad only.

Moustafa Ali (Arabic: مصطفى على; born December 30, 1965) is an Egyptian-born former Canadian football defensive back who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). After being selected in the second round of the 1989 CFL Draft, he played in 25 regular season games and recorded 21 tackles and two interceptions from 1989 to 1990. In the early 1990s, Ali participated on the practice squads of multiple teams.

Professional career

Ali was selected in the second round of the 1989 CFL Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with the 16th overall pick.[1] The Blue Bombers used Ali primarily as a safety due to weaknesses in their secondary coverage.[2] Ali missed time due to an injury in October 1989.[3] During his rookie season, Ali made 21 tackles and caught two interceptions over 17 games.[1]

In 1990, the Blue Bombers released Ali as part of their final cuts before the regular season and signed him to their practice squad.[4][5] The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Ali in July 1990, but he was never activated to play with the Tiger-Cats.[5] Ali went on to play eight games with the Calgary Stampeders during the 1990 season between stints on the Stampeders' practice roster.[1][6][7] He spent time on the practice squads of the Blue Bombers in 1991 and the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1993.[8][9] Ali received a tryout for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1994 but didn't make the team.[10]

Later life

Ali worked as a financial planner of the Investors Group after finishing his career in the CFL.[10] After retiring from professional football, Ali played rugby union for the Ottawa Beavers of the Ontario Rugby Union (1997–1999) and the Ottawa Harlequins of the Rugby Canada Super League (2000).[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b c Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 143. ISBN 978-0983513667.
  2. ^ Nagler, Jack; Fedunkiw, Marianne (June 29, 1989). "SkyDome has Argos off balance". Globe and Mail.
  3. ^ Shoalts, David (October 16, 1989). "Trick play pays off for Ticats in victory over Blue Bombers". Globe and Mail.
  4. ^ "Deals". USA Today. July 9, 1990. p. 11C.
  5. ^ a b Matsumoto, Rick (July 26, 1990). "New-look Riders still winless with top draw Eskies in town". Toronto Star. p. B4.
  6. ^ "Deals". USA Today. September 7, 1990. p. 11C.
  7. ^ "Deals". USA Today. September 14, 1990. p. 13C.
  8. ^ "People Transactions". The Gazette. July 23, 1991. p. D10.
  9. ^ "Transactions People". The Gazette. September 9, 1993. p. F4.
  10. ^ a b Scanlan, Wayne (May 8, 1994). "'Here's to your dream': Iffys, Maybes take shot at making Rough Riders". The Ottawa Citizen. p. D1.
  11. ^ Yohemas-Hayes, Leanne (October 19, 1997). "Two Ottawa rugby teams advance". The Ottawa Citizen. p. C4.
  12. ^ Cleary, Martin (June 18, 2000). "Casselman Stars' future in limbo". The Ottawa Citizen. p. B4.