Don Oakes American Football (American)
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Born 22nd July, 1938.
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Details
| First Name |
Donald
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| Middle Name |
Sherman
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| Last Name |
Oakes
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| Full Name at Birth |
Donald Sherman Oakes
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| Birthday |
22nd July, 1938
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| Birthplace |
Roanoke, Virginia
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| Died |
29th March, 2025
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| Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
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| Weight |
255lbs (116 kg)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
Virginia Tech
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| Occupation |
Football (American)
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| American Football Position |
Offensive Tackle
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| Draft |
Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 3rd round (42nd overall) of the 1961 NFL Draft.
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Donald Sherman Oakes (July 22, 1938 – March 29, 2025) was an American 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. Oakes died on March 29, 2025, at the age of 86.
