W.K. Fitzgerald was a member of seven Ontario championship teams, Bill starred for St. Catharines when they won the Mann Cup on three occasions.

He was noted for being a good ball carrier with a very fast and accurate shot. His father, William J. Fitzgerald (Charter), is also a Hall of Famer. Bill was also a referee for many years in all leagues from bantam to senior and did a very credible job.

When he retired as a player, he coached in the Ontario Lacrosse Association minors and passed on his great knowledge of the game to a new generation of players.