Kenneth Paul Hancock was born on 25 November 1937 and is an English former football goalkeeper.
11 Facts About Ken Hancock
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Ken Hancock made 442 league appearances in a 15-year career in the Football League.
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Ken Hancock began his professional career at Port Vale in December 1958.
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Ken Hancock moved on to Bury in July 1971 and later played Northern Premier League football for Stafford Rangers and Northwich Victoria.
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Ken Hancock lost his first-team place in November 1959 due to injury but managed to regain it off reserve goalkeeper John Poole by April 1960.
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Ken Hancock worked as Pat Jennings's deputy whilst Barry Daines was still learning the game.
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Ken Hancock left White Hart Lane and moved on to Bury in July 1971.
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Ken Hancock then left Gigg Lane and later played Northern Premier League football for Stafford Rangers and Northwich Victoria.
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Ken Hancock moved on to Cheshire County League side Leek Town as a manager in 1978, later serving as club chairman.
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Ken Hancock sat on the Leek and Moorland League management committee.
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Ken Hancock co-founded Port Vale's Ex-Players Association with former teammate John Poole.