Don Oakes (footballer)

Donald Joseph Oakes (8 October 1928 – 13 June 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a left half.

Don Oakes

Personal information
Full name	Donald Joseph Oakes
Date of birth	8 October 1928
Place of birth	Rhyl, Wales
Date of death	13 June 1977 (aged 48)
Place of death	Islington, England
Position(s)	Left half
Youth career
	Downend ATC
1945–1946	Arsenal
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1946–1955	Arsenal	11	(1)
Total		11	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early and personal life

Oakes was born in Rhyl, Wales.[1] His father Alfred was also a professional footballer.[2]

Career

After playing in Bristol for Downend ATC, Oakes joined Arsenal as an amateur in December 1945,[3] before turning professional seven months later.[2]

He made 11 appearances in the Football League, scoring once,[4] and scored eight goals in 158 Football Combination appearances.[2]

References

1. "Don Oakes". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
2. "Profile". Arsenal F.C. Archived from the original on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
3. "Bristol amateur for Arsenal". Western Daily Press. 29 December 1945. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
4. "ARSENAL : 1946/47 - 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 19 November 2016.