- For the New Zealand footballer (soccer player), see Tommy Mason (footballer).
| Date of birth: | July 8, 1939 |
| Place of birth: | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Running back |
| College: | Tulane |
| AFL Draft: | 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 (By the Boston Patriots) |
| NFL Draft: | 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1961-1966 1967-1970 1971 |
Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Rams Washington Redskins |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 3 (1962-64) |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Thomas Cyril Mason (born July 8, 1939 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football running back in the National Football League.
College career[]
He played college football for Tulane University.
Professional career[]
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 scored 28 touchdowns. In 1967, he was signed by the Los Angeles Rams. He played with the Rams for four years, but accumulated only four touchdowns and less than 900 yards. He finished his career with the Washington Redskins in 1971 before retiring.
Accolades[]
He ranks seventh in total rushing yards and sixth in rushing touchdowns for the Vikings.
Personal[]
He was formerly married to gymnast Cathy Rigby.
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