English footballer
Don Oakes
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Full name |
Donald Joseph Oakes |
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Date of birth |
(1928-10-08)8 October 1928 |
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Place of birth |
Rhyl, Wales |
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Date of death |
13 June 1977(1977-06-13) (aged 48) |
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Place of death |
Islington, England |
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Position(s) |
Left half |
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Downend ATC |
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1945–1946 |
Arsenal |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1946–1955 |
Arsenal |
11 |
(1) |
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Total |
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11 |
(1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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]
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