About Don Oakes
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 86). Don Oakes was an American american football player.
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.
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Who was Don Oakes?
American football player
When was Don Oakes born?
Don Oakes was born on 22 July 1938 in Roanoke.
When did Don Oakes die?
Don Oakes died on 29 March 2025.
What was Don Oakes's occupation?
Don Oakes was an american football player.
What nationality was Don Oakes?
Don Oakes was American.
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· DBpedia: Don Oakes (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Oakes. https://biography.guide/don-oakes/
MLA: "Don Oakes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-oakes/.
Chicago: "Don Oakes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-oakes/.
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