 Stokes joined Tottenham from non-league side Clapton in February 1953.The prolific goal scorer found the net on 42 occasions in 69 appearances in all competitions for the club.In September 1957, Stokes scored five goals in a 7–1 win over Birmingham City at White Hart Lane-equalling a Football League record  He transferred to Fulham in July 1959 for a £9.000 transfer deal and featured in 15 games and scoring six times for the West London club.