He also played in the North American Soccer League for the Vancouver Whitecaps,[3] and was capped twice for England.
Hector had a successful start to his playing career in the lower leagues at Bradford Park Avenue.
Tim Ward signed him for Derby County in 1966 and he was a key player in their success under the management of Brian Clough and Dave Mackay over the next few seasons, forming a formidable partnership with John O'Hare.
He left Derby for Vancouver Whitecaps and scored 15 goals for the Canadian outfit as they won the 1979 NASL title.
With his first touch of the ball, he nearly won the game for England as his header from a corner was cleared off the line.