Don Oakes (footballer)

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
Playing position 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

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

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. 1 2 3 "Profile". Arsenal F.C. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Bristol amateur for Arsenal". Western Daily Press. 29 December 1945. Retrieved 19 November 2016. (Subscription required (help)).
  4. ↑ "ARSENAL : 1946/47 - 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 19 November 2016.


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