TOMMY MASON

'Thomas Cyril Mason' (born July 8, 1939 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) was an American football player in the NFL. 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 4 touchdowns and less than 900 yards. He finished his career with the Washington Redskins in 1971 before retirement. He ranks 7th in total rushing yards and 6th in rushing touchdowns for the Vikings.
He was formerly married to gymnast Cathy Rigby.