Founder member of the club after leaving St. Luke's School in 1877, he went on to enjoy 15 splendid years with Wolverhampton Wanderers, making almost 300 appearances, including over 100 in the League and FA Cup competitions before announcing his retirement during the Summer of 1892.

[1] Charlie Mason, playing as a full–back, made his League debut on 8 September 1888, at Dudley Road, the then home of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Mason appeared in 20 of the 22 League matches played by Wolverhampton Wanderers during the 1888–89 season.

He also played in the 1889 FA Cup Final as Wolverhampton Wanderers lost to Preston North End 3–0.

[2] He became the first player in the club's history to receive a call-up to the England team in 1887, making his debut in a 7-0 thumping of Ireland on 5 February 1887.