Bill Dickinson played a total of seventeen years in senior lacrosse with Richmond, the Vancouver Burrards, the North Shore Indians, and the New Westminster Salmonbellies Clubs of British Columbia.

A big, bruising type of player he scored a total of 611 goals and 330 assists. A member of the Mann Cup team in 1943, he also won the Maitland Trophy for sportsmanship, good play, and contributing to lacrosse.

He was active in coaching for many years at the conclusion of his playing career.