Photo Essay: Ken Hancock and the Port Vale coach
In this series we take a look at particularly memorable images from our OVF photo archives – this is a vintage snap of keeper Ken Hancock.
Background
We’re not entirely sure what year this image was taken but it is likely to be the early sixties.
About Ken Hancock:
Widely regarded as one of Port Vale’s best-ever goalkeepers, Ken Hancock played for the club between 1958 and 1964 making 241 appearances. He then moved into the top-flight with spells at Ipswich Town and Tottenham Hotspur. In total he made 495 appearances during his playing career. He later returned to the club as a member of the ex-players association.
