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United States Joe Kapp was a distinguished American football player, coach, and executive known for his exceptional career as a quarterback in both the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the National Football League (NFL), leading teams to significant championship appearances.
This article from the California Magazine reflects on Joe Kapp's larger-than-life character and his lasting mark as a player, coach, and activist.
Joe Kapp acquired the nickname 'Peanut Butter Joe' as a result of an advertising campaign for Squirrel Peanut Butter, a Canadian brand that was discontinued in 2000.
This article discusses Quarterback Joe Kapp's significant 1969 season, where he helped the Minnesota Vikings reach their first Super Bowl.
This feature examines Joe Kapp's role as a pioneer for Latinos in the NFL, despite being less remembered than his contemporaries.
This blog post highlights Joe Kapp's record-tying achievement with the Minnesota Vikings by throwing seven touchdown passes in a single NFL game.
Joe Kapp's profile lists his positions as Quarterback for California (1956-1958) and his high school, William S. Hart HS in Newhall, CA; he was inducted into a Hall of Fame in 2004.
This article focuses on the legacy of Joe Kapp, a football legend who started his career in Alisal, Salinas, and made it to the Super Bowl.
The Minnesota Vikings' news statement mourning the passing of Joe Kapp, noting he was initially drafted by Washington but signed with the Canadian Football League.
Joseph Robert Garcia Kapp, born on March 19, 1938, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, embarked on a remarkable journey in American and Canadian football. Raised in California, he demonstrated his athletic prowess early on, playing both football and basketball at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1958, Kapp, of Mexican-American heritage, led the California Golden Bears to a Pacific Coast Conference championship and a Rose Bowl appearance, earning him All-American honors and the W. J. Voit Memorial Trophy as the outstanding football player on the Pacific Coast. After graduating in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, Kapp began his professional football career in the Canadian Football League when the Washington Redskins, who drafted him, did not make an offer.
Kapp spent eight seasons in the CFL, playing for the Calgary Stampeders from 1959 to 1960 and then achieving significant success with the BC Lions from 1961 to 1966. He guided the BC Lions to their inaugural Grey Cup Championship victory in 1964, solidifying his reputation as a tough and inspirational leader on the field. In 1967, Kapp transitioned to the NFL, joining the Minnesota Vikings. He famously led the Vikings to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance in 1969 after an impressive 12-2 season, where he notably tied an all-time record by throwing seven touchdown passes in a single game against the Baltimore Colts. Following a contract dispute, Kapp played one season with the Boston Patriots in 1970 before his playing career concluded. Post-playing, he pursued an acting career in the 1970s and early 1980s, appearing in various television shows and films, including “The Longest Yard.”
Kapp returned to football in a coaching and executive capacity, serving as the head coach for his alma mater, the California Golden Bears, from 1982 to 1986. During his tenure, in 1982, he was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year, and his team famously participated in “The Play” against archrival Stanford. He later took on roles as general manager and president for the BC Lions in 1990 and coached the Arena Football League’s Sacramento Attack in 1992. Kapp is uniquely recognized as the only player to have played quarterback in the Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Grey Cup, underscoring his diverse and impactful influence across major football leagues. Battling Alzheimer’s disease in his later years, he passed away on May 8, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of toughness, leadership, and significant contributions to the sport.
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