Jimmy Oakes

Who was Jimmy Oakes?

James "Jimmy" Oakes was an English footballer who played as a left-back. He was noted as being a clean player, who never resorted to rough play or dirty tricks.

Noted for his clean play, he turned professional at Port Vale in November 1923. He played at The Old Recreation Ground for ten years, helping the "Valiants" to top the Third Division North in 1929–30. He was sold on to Charlton Athletic for £3,000 in January 1933. He helped the "Addicks" to the Third Division South title in 1934–35, promotion out of the Second Division in 1935–36, and then second place in the First Division in 1936–37. His career was ended by the outbreak of World War II.