Career
Club career
Born in Lurgan, Dickson began his career with hometown club Glenavon, before moving to England in November 1945 to sign with N ottinghamshire County. Dickson also played in England for Chelsea, Arsenal and Mansfield Town, making a total of 170 appearances in the Football League for all four clubs. Dickson retired due to a shoulder injury in 1957, before returning briefly to play with first club Glenavon in January 1958.
International career
Dickson earned a total of twelve caps for Northern Ireland between 1951 and 1954.
