Joe Kapp started his professional career with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in 1959.
Joe Kapp, Calgary Stampede of the CFL
Center Mick Tinglehoff can't keep Coy Bacon, Deacon Jones and other Ram defenders off quarterback Joe Kapp here in the opening round of the 1969 NFL playoffs. While he was sacked twice and threw 2 interceptions, Kapp directed the Vikings offense a game-winning drive scoring the go-ahead touchdown himself in the 4th quarter on a 2-yard run.
Coy Bacon, Deacon Jones and the LA Defense Stop Joe Kapp in the 1969 NFL Playoffs
Diron Talbert gets around Grady Alderman in his attempt to reach Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp during the 1969 Vikings/Rams playoff game. The Vikes would win 23-20 and eventually go on to play the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV. Could the Ram behind Kapp be Deacon Jones?
Diron Talbert rushing Joe Kapp in the 1969 NFL Playoffs
Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp hurdles over teammate Bill Brown (among others) in the 1969 Western Conference game against the Rams. Kapp would score the go-ahead TD on a 2-yard rollout in the 4th quarter. Ram #19 is cornerback Jim Nettles
Joe Kapp hurdles Bill Brown in the 1969 NFL Western Conference Playoff Game
Former CFL star played only 4 seasons in the NFL but left an impression. There's a story he actually took a linebacker out during a game. Boot-legging down the sideline he collided with Browns player Jim Houston - and Houston was escorted to the sideline in need of medical attention.
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The Vikings score first in the 1969 NFL Championship with quarterback Joe Kapp turning a broken play into a 7-yard touchdown as he drags Cleveland Brown defenders Ron Snidow (#88), Walter Johnson (#71) and Mike Howell (#34) into the endzone with him.
Joe Kapp scores in the 1969 NFL Championship Game against the Browns
Former CFL star Joe Kapp joined the Minnesota Vikings in 1967 and by 1969 had led them to a Super Bowl.
Joe Kapp, Vikings Quarterback in Super Bowl IV
Patriots QB Joe Kapp gets some help from guard Mike Montler (#64) in 1970. After leading the Vikings to the Super Bowl the previous season Kapp joined Boston and stayed for 1 season.
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Saints-Vikings 1968. Saints linebacker Ted Davis (#35) breaks through as Vikings QB Joe Kapp tries to fight him off. We think the Viking at the far right is guard Jim Vellone (#63). Big Doug Atkins can be seen in the background.
Ted Davis wraps up Joe Kapp in 1968 Saints vs Vikings
Vikngs quarterback Joe Kapp works to elude the advances of Saints lineman Doug Atkins in 1968.
Doug Atkins chasing Joe Kapp | Vikings vs Saints in 1968
Vikings running back Dave Osborn (#41) scores on a 3-yard plunge against Ray Nitschke (#66) and the Packers. The Vikings won this one 19-7. Also pictured are tight end Kent Kramer (#89), quarterback Joe Kapp (#11) & guard Milt Sunde (#64).
Dave Osborn scores against Green Bay in 1969
Saints - Vikings, 1968. Viking quarterback Joe Kapp goes high and collides with veteran Saints lineman Lou Cordileone (#79).
The Saints Lou Cordileone collides into the Vikings Joe Kapp
After being named to the All-American team and leading the California Golden Bears to a Rose Bowl appearance in 1959 against Iowa, Joe Kapp was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the 18th round of the 1959 draft. After being cut by the Redskins he was contacted by Jim Finks, who at that time was general manager of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football league. He led Calgary to a playoff appearance in 1959. After being traded to the BC Lions in 1961, he led the Lions to the Grey Cup in 1963 and a Grey Cup victory in 1964.
He joined the Vikings in 1967 when Finks and Bud Grant (a former CFL head coach) took over in Minnesota.
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Joe Kapp joined the Boston Patriots for the 1970 NFL Season, his last season in the NFL.
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Joe Kapp, Quarterback, 1967-1969 Minnesota Vikings
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp has a chat with Vikings Head Coach Bud Grant during an NFL game.
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In 1969 the Minnesota Vikings advanced to Super Bowl IV and quarterback Joe Kapp was named to the Pro Bowl that year.
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Thats not Joe Kapp being stopped by Deacon Jones. Thats #41 Dave Osborn scoring one of two touchdowns against the Rams in the 1969 Divisional playoffs! That photo was also the Sports Illustrated cover for Jan. 3rd, 1970!
Your Right! That picture is actually in Dave Osborn’s gallery too! Thanks – If you see anymore mistakes on the site let me know.