Ernest Louis "Iron Mike" Massad (December 25, 1908 — February 20, 1993) was a college football star, major general of the U.S. Army, and successful oilman.

He starred in football, playing fullback, linebacker and kicker, and earned the nickname "Iron Mike" for his athletic ability.

In 1956, he was chosen by Sports Illustrated magazine for inclusion in a set of "Men of Achievement" who had excelled at football in 1931, and in 1956 were "furnishing U.S. leadership in business, medicine, law, theology, diplomacy, teaching, coaching and the military.

He served as deputy assistant secretary of defense receiving his 3rd Star for reserve affairs in Washington D.C., appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

[4] After military life, he was an independent operator of the E.L. "Mike" Massad Oil Company and a successful businessman in housing and real estate.