About Don Oakes Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Don Oakes:
Don Oakes (fullname: Donald Sherman Oakes; no nicknames) played Defensive Tackle from 1961 until 1968 for the Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Patriots. He played 104 games, intercepted passes and recovered fumbles. Born in Roanoke, VA on July 22, 1938, Oakes stands 6'4 and weighs 255 lbs. He attended college at Virginia Tech. He was drafted by the Boston Patriots in the 21st round (162nd overall) of the 1961 AFL Draft.