Playing position | Years Team Name Charlie Mason | |
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Date of birth (1863-04-13)13 April 1863 Date of death 3 February 1941(1941-02-03) (aged 77) 1877–1892 Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
Place of birth Wolverhampton, England | ||
Charles Mason (13 April 1863 – 3 February 1941) was an English professional footballer, who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Mason began his football life at St Lukes School, whose team became Wolverhampton Wanderers. He was part of the Wolves team that were founder members of the Football League in 1888, playing in their very first league game against Aston Villa. He also played in the 1889 FA Cup Final, where Wolves went down 0-3 to league champions Preston North End.
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. He won 3 caps in total, all in Home International fixtures spread over three years.
He retired from the game in 1892 after 108 appearances for Wolves in total. He died on 3 February 1941, aged 77.