He moved on to Bury in July 1971 and later played Northern Premier League football for Stafford Rangers and Northwich Victoria.
Hancock played for Stoke City before joining local rivals Port Vale as an amateur in November 1958; he signed as a professional with the "Valiants" the next month.
[1] 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.
He played 18 First Division games in 1968–69, before new manager Bobby Robson sold him on to league rivals Tottenham Hotspur for £7,000 in March 1969.
[4] He then left Gigg Lane and later played Northern Premier League football for Stafford Rangers and Northwich Victoria.
After retiring as a player, he returned to Port Vale in July 1975 as a part-time coach under the management of Roy Sproson.
[6] Former teammate Roy Sproson described him as: "strong in dealing with crosses, quick reactions and a fine kicker of the ball".