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Don Oakes (American football)

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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 an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL). 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 NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and six seasons for the 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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