Hall of Fame
Don Oakes came to FUMA in 1956 where he as a member of the All-State Military Championship Football team.
After his year at FUMA, he went on to VPI and SU where he was named to the All-State and All-Southern Conference Teams in 1959 while being a member of the wrestling team as well.
Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, Oakes played at tackle for two years before moving on to the Boston Patriots for five years.
During that time, he was selected to the Pro Bowl, was a first-team member of the Eastern All-Stars of 1967, and was the Patriots Top Offensive Linesman of 1966.
After his career in the NFL, Oakes turned to coaching, leading the wrestling team at Lord Botetourt High School in Virginia in 1971. He moved on to be head football coach of William Byrd High School from 1972 to 1980. During his tenure, the team became Blue Ridge District Champions and he was selected as District Coach of the Year in 1973.
He has been the Assistant Coach at Cave Spring High School since 1981.
