Former Mountaineer Robert Alexander dead at 64 - WV MetroNews
Police found him in his St. Albans home Tuesday night.
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Alexander was the subject of an epic recruiting battles during his senior year at South Charleston High School. He was one of the most sought after running backs in the country. West Virginia Gov. Jay Rockefeller got involved and help convince Alexander to sign with West Virginia University.
Alexander’s best year in Morgantown was his senior season, which was the first year of new head coach Don Nehlen. Alexander gained more than 1,000 yards behind his fullback, fellow Kanawha County native, Walter Easley.
Alexander played professionally with the LA Rams and also had a stint in the USFL.