Hall of fame collaborator? (5)

I believe the answer is:

oates

(Other definitions for oates that I've seen before include "Antarctic explorer" , "Captain on Scott's last expedition" , "Titus --, English conspirator" , "Tragic captain" , "sacrifice" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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