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- Year:
- 1997-1999
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- Category:
- Athlete
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- Inducted:
- 2024
Bio
Ibrahim Tounkara was named a First Team All-Canadian in 1999, capping off his impressive Gee-Gees career which included the 1997-1999 football seasons. An impressive returner and receiver, he was among the conference leaders in both categories throughout his career. His career total of 15 receiving touchdowns is tied for fifth in Gee-Gees history and his league-leading 511 punt return yards in 1998 ranks fourth in Gee-Gees history. In 1999 he led the undefeated Gee-Gees in receiving with 730 yards and was the conference leader with seven receiving touchdowns, adding one on the ground.
Originally from Montreal but playing high school sports in Ottawa, Tounkara played three seasons with the Gee-Gees men's basketball team before joining the football team. His first touchdown in Garnet and Grey won the 1997 Panda Game. Tounkara was drafted fifth overall in 2000 CFL Draft, and played seven CFL seasons, totaling 117 games and seven touchdowns. He was a Grey Cup champion in 2001 with Calgary.