In 1969, along with his brother Martin, he played in the final of the London FA Schools Cup, watched by former Crystal Palace manager Arthur Rowe.
"Doris", as he was known by the fans, although his dressing room nickname was "Fish", originally began as a striker, but did not play that well in the role.
Along with future England left-back Kenny Sansom, he shored up the Palace defence, and the club were promoted twice in three seasons, to reach the First Division in 1979.
His older brother Martin played for Crystal Palace before his career was cut short because of injury, and became Director of Football at Brighton as well as managing the club for a time.
His nephew (Martin Hinshelwood's son) Danny and grandson Jack were also professional footballers.