Don Oakes

Full name Donald Sherman Oakes

Birth July 22, 1938 in Roanoke (VA)

Death March 29, 2025 in Roanoke (VA)

Age 86

University

• Virginia Tech

Drafts

• In the 21st round (overall pick: 162) by the Boston Patriots (1961 draft)
• In the 3st round (overall pick: 42) by the Philadelphia Eagles (1961 draft)

College

• Andrew Lewis (VA)

Score 3598

Approximate value 32

Position

• DT - Defensive Tackle
• T - Tackle

Jersey numbers

• 71 New England Patriots (1963-1968)
• 77 Philadelphia Eagles (1961-1962)

Teammates of Don Oakes in different teams

• New England Patriots (1963-1968)

  • 
    Al Snyder
  • 
    Art Graham
  • 
    Bill Dawson
  • 
    Bill Hudson
  • 
    Bill Murphy
  • 
    Billy Johnson
  • 
    Bob Cappadona
  • 
    Bob Scarpitto
  • 
    Bob Schmidt
  • 
    Bob Suci
  • 
    Bobby Leo
  • 
    Bobby Nichols
  • 
    Dave Cloutier
  • 
    Dave Watson
  • 
    Dennis Byrd
  • 
    Don McKinnon
  • 
    Don Trull
  • 
    Doug Satcher
  • 
    Ed Khayat
  • 
    Ed Koontz
  • 
    Ed Meixler
  • 
    Eddie Wilson
  • 
    Ellis Johnson
  • 
    Gene Thomas
  • 
    George Pyne
  • 
    Harry Crump
  • 
    J.D. Garrett
  • 
    Jay Cunningham
  • 
    Jerry DeLucca
  • 
    Jim Boudreaux
  • 
    Jim Fraser
  • 
    Joe Avezzano
  • 
    Joe Bellino
  • 
    John Huarte
  • 
    John Mangum
  • 
    Justin Canale
  • 
    Karl Singer
  • 
    King Corcoran
  • 
    Leroy Mitchell
  • 
    Lonnie Farmer
  • 
    Mike Dukes
  • 
    Paul Feldhausen
  • 
    Preston Johnson
  • 
    Ray Ilg
  • 
    Terry Swanson
  • 
    Thomas Fussell
  • 
    Tom Hennessey
  • 
    Tom Neumann
  • 
    Vic Purvis
  • 
    Whit Canale
  • 
    White Graves
  • 
    Willie Porter

• Philadelphia Eagles (1961-1962)

  • 
    Bob Butler
  • 
    Carl Taseff
  • 
    Don Jonas
  • 
    Frank Budd
  • 
    Glen Amerson
  • 
    Howard Cassady
  • 
    Jim Beaver
  • 
    Joe Lewis
  • 
    John Baker
  • 
    John Kapele
  • 
    John Tracey
  • 
    Ken Gregory
  • 
    Leo Sugar
  • 
    Merrill Douglas
  • 
    Mike Woulfe
  • 
    Roy Hord
  • 
    Will Renfro

Players who have their birthday on the same day as Don Oakes

• 
  Garrett Wilson (26)
• 
  Ben Bartch (28)
• 
  Tyler Shelvin (28)
• 
  Kenny Willekes (29)
• 
  Armon Watts (30)
• 
  Terrell Bonds (30)
• 
  Ezekiel Elliott (31)
• 
  Jonathan Owens (31)

FAQS: Frequently Asked Questions about Don Oakes

• When was Don Oakes born?

  Don Oakes was born on July 22, 1938

• When did Don Oakes die?

  Don Oakes died on March 29, 2025 at the age of 86

• Where was Don Oakes born?

  Don Oakes was born in Roanoke (Roanoke)

• What college or high school did Don Oakes play for before entering the NFL?

  Don Oakes played at the university of

• What jersey number does Don Oakes wear?

  The last jersey number Don Oakes wore was 71

• What position does Don Oakes play?

  Don Oakes plays as a ,

• What team(s) has Don Oakes played for?

  Don Oakes has played for New England Patriots (1963-1968), Philadelphia Eagles (1961-1962)

• In what year was Don Oakes drafted and in which round?

  Don Oakes was drafted in 1961 in round 3 by Philadelphia Eagles