| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Oakes | ||
| Date of birth | 6 December 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 3 December 1995 (aged 75) | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1935–1936 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 1936–1947 | Queen of the South | 79 | (16) |
| 1947–1948 | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | (9) |
| 1948–1951 | Manchester City | 77 | (9) |
| 1951–1960 | Queen of the South | 232 | (38) |
| Total | 423 | (72) | |
| International career | |||
| 1945[1] | Scotland (wartime) | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Oakes (6 December 1919 – 3 December 1995) was a Scottish footballer who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Queen of the South, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City. Born in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, his position was left winger. Oakes died at age 75.[2]