Don Oakes (American football)

Don Oakes
No. 77, 71
Date of birth	July 22, 1938 (age 86)
Place of birth	Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Tackle
US college	VPI
AFL draft	1961 / round: 21 / pick: 162
NFL draft	1961 / round: 3 / pick: 42
Career history
As player
1961–1962	Philadelphia Eagles
1963–1968	Boston Patriots
Honors	AFL All-Star, 1967
Career stats
	Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com;

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.

Quick Facts Date of birth, Place of birth ...

Close

Remove ads

This biographical article relating to an American football offensive lineman born in the 1930s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

See also

Career information
No. 77, 71
Date of birth	(1938-07-22) July 22, 1938 (age 86)
Place of birth	Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Position(s)	Tackle
US college	VPI
AFL draft	1961 / round: 21 / pick: 162
NFL draft	1961 / round: 3 / pick: 42
Career history
As player
1961–1962	Philadelphia Eagles
1963–1968	Boston Patriots

Honors	AFL All-Star, 1967
Career stats
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com