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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	(1928-10-08)8 October 1928
Place of birth	Rhyl, Wales
Date of death	13 June 1977(1977-06-13) (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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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]

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