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Don Oakes (footballer)

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. ^ a b c "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.


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