A three-year member of the Bridgewater State football team, Robert Mason played linebacker for the Bears in 1961, 1963 and 1964, and was the captain of the team during his senior year. Former head football coach Ed Swenson (HOF ’86) praised Bob as being one of the most dedicated and inspirational leaders he had ever seen both on and off the field. Bob won a number of awards during his collegiate playing career including the Robert V. Fey Memorial Award of Brotherhood, the Lester Lane Award, the Men's Athletic Association Award, and the Martin T. Rizzo Memorial Award. The Martin T. Rizzo Award was presented to the student-athlete who best typified the character, devotion, and sportsmanship of the former athlete and Bob’s teammate. Bob is a 1965 graduate of Bridgewater State where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He also earned a Masters of Education in Counseling and Guidance from Salem State College in 1970. Bob worked in the education field for 37 years including 20 1/2 years at Greater Lawrence Vocational Technical High School where he retired in 2002. Bob spent six seasons as a varsity football coach at Central Catholic High School from 1965 to 1966 and from 1975 to 1978. Bob presently resides in Andover, Massachusetts with his wife of 53 years (and classmate), Doris. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.