[1] He began his playing days as a youngster with Shropshire-based non-league side Whitchurch Alport, which led to him joining Wrexham as a 16-year-old in November 1964.
His most memorable contributions came in the club's glorious 1974–75 season, when they defied all expectations to face Aston Villa in the Football League Cup semi–finals.
Trailing 4–2 on aggregate in the second leg, Mason scored a stunning goal[2] to give Chester hope in a tie they eventually lost 5–4.
The same month saw him play his final Football League matches out on loan at Crewe Alexandra (having spent time with Rochdale the previous year).
Operating as a central midfielder Wrexham • Football League Division Four runners-up: 1969–70 (39 apps, 1 goal) • Welsh Cup winners: 1971–72.