Dave Hancock (footballer)
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Dave Hancock | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | David Jeffrey Hancock | |
Date of birth | July 24, 1938 | |
Place of birth | Exeter, Devon, England | |
Date of death | July 2007 (aged 68) | |
Playing position | Wing half | |
Youth clubs | ||
-1955 | Plymouth Argyle | |
Senior clubs1 | ||
Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
1955-1959 1959-1964 1964-1966 |
Plymouth Argyle Torquay United Exeter City Durban United |
177 (12) 40 (3) |
2 (0)
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
David Jeffrey Hancock (July 24, 1938 - July 2007) was an English professional footballer. He was born in Exeter, Devon and played for all three of the county’s professional football teams.
Hancock began his career as a junior with Plymouth Argyle, turning professional in September 1955. He played twice in the league for Argyle during the 1956-57 season, but failed to make any further appearances and left to join Torquay United in January 1959. He made 177 league appearances for Torquay, scoring twelve goals, and played in the 1959-60 promotion winning side. In March 1964 he moved to Exeter City, scoring 3 times in 40 games before leaving to join South African side Durban United.
Hancock died in July 2007 at the age of 68.[1]