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 didn't gain widespread recognition until Jim Brown had hung up his cleats and he was protecting for Leroy Kelly, but he earned first-team all-NFL recognition for five straight seasons from 1966 to 1970 and was selected to six consecutive Pro Bowls from 1966 to 1971. During his career, Hickerson's Browns never suffered a losing season and appeared in four NFL title games, including a 1964 NFL Championship victory over the Baltimore Colts 27–0.