Don Oakes was a college football player, a NFL football player, and a teacher. For college he went to Virginia Tech and played football for four years. He played for the Boston Patriots for six years in the NFL and then played for the Philadelphia Eagles for two years. He is married and has two children and in fact Mrs. Oakes the science teacher is married to his son. He is a retired teacher from Roanoke county schools and occasionally substitutes for the school. He currently lives in Vinton.
Mr.
Oakes was hard working when he played football. He said, “It’s hard work and
you have to be dedicated and be in the weight room.” He took his role as a NFL player very
seriously. He said, “Hard work, sacrifice and physical fitness is key in being
a successful player.” The qualities he
had as a player made him all pro in 1967.
Mr.
Oakes is a substitute teacher and a former football player. His dedication of stopping football and start
to teach is what makes him a Hidden Hero.
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