Hickerson only earned accolades after Jim Brown had retired and he was blocking for Leroy Kelly, but he earned first-team all-NFL honors five straight seasons from 1966 to 1970 and was voted to six consecutive Pro Bowls from 1966 to 1971. During his career, Hickerson's Browns never experienced a losing season and was a starter in four NFL title games, including a 1964 NFL Championship win over the Baltimore Colts 27–0.
Hickerson only received praise after Jim Brown had retired and he was safeguarding for Leroy Kelly, but he earned first-team all-NFL honors for five consecutive seasons from 1966 to 1970 and was chosen to six consecutive Pro Bowls from 1966 to 1971. During his career, Hickerson's Browns never experienced a losing season and participated in four NFL title games, including a 1964 NFL Championship win over the Baltimore Colts 27–0.