Donald Sherman Oakes (born July 22, 1938) is an American former 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.
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