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Don Oakes (American football)

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American football player (born 1938)

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Don Oakes
No. 77, 71
Date of birth (1938-07-22) July 22, 1938 (age 86)
Place of birthRoanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
US collegeVPI
AFL draft1961 / round: 21 / pick: 162
NFL draft1961 / round: 3 / pick: 42
Career history
As player
1961–1962Philadelphia Eagles
1963–1968Boston Patriots
HonorsAFL All-Star, 1967
Career stats

Donald Sherman Oakes (born July 22, 1938) is a former American football player who played offensive tackle. He played college football for the VPI Gobblers where his accomplishments led to his induction into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. Professionally, he played two seasons for the National Football League (NFL)'s Philadelphia Eagles and six seasons for the American Football League (AFL)'s Boston Patriots. After retiring from professional football, Oakes became a high school coach in his hometown of Roanoke, Virginia.

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Philadelphia Eagles 1961 NFL draft selections
Boston Patriots 1961 AFL draft selections
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