Tim Alexander’s UAB Game-Ball Delivery One Step On A Long, Inspiring Journey

By Adam Pope

A viral video introduced University of Alabama at Birmingham alumnus Tim Alexander to the world when the paralyzed former football player stood from his wheelchair to deliver the game ball in the Blazers’ return to action. What many people did not see was the hard work and determination Alexander showed for a decade to reach that moment.

Alexander is a busy man, traveling the country inspiring others in addition to working as director of Character Development for the UAB Blazers football team.

Ten years ago, Alexander was a star football player at Erwin High School in Center Point, Alabama, and confident he could play college football at any school in the country. But in October 2006, tragedy struck as Alexander fell victim to a car crash after a driver fell asleep at the wheel. “I became paralyzed instantly,” Alexander said. “My friend asked, ‘Is everyone OK?’ I said, ‘No. I can’t feel my legs.’”

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