Tommy Mason

Thomas Cyril Mason (born July 8, 1939 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was selected first overall by the expansion Minnesota Vikings in the 1961 NFL Draft. In six seasons with the Vikings, he rushed for 3,252 yards and 28 touchdowns. In 1967, he was signed by the Los Angeles Rams. He played there for four years, but accumulated only four touchdowns and less than 900 yards. He finished his career with the Washington Redskins in 1971 before retirement. He ranks seventh in total rushing yards and sixth in rushing touchdowns for the Vikings.

He was formerly married to gymnast Cathy Rigby.