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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
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
US collegeVirginia Tech
AFL draft1961 / round: 21 / pick: 162
NFL draft1961 / round: 3 / pick: 42
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1
HonorsAFL All-Star, 1967
Career stats

Donald Sherman Oakes (born July 22, 1938) is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player who played offensive tackle. He played collegiately for Virginia Tech. Professionally, he played two seasons for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and six seasons for the American Football League's Boston Patriots. After retiring from Professional Football, Oakes became a high school coach in his hometown of Roanoke.

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