That's when I started following the Vikings with Joe Kapp at Q/B. One of the toughest 💪to ever wear the purple and yellow 💜💛 ! Great stories of Mr Kapp !!
As a HS quarterback in 1973, I went to our equipment manager and changed my double bar face mask to a single bar BECAUSE of Joe Kapp. Coach was not happy. In addition to running many extra laps as punishment, coach made me go back to a double bar. Decades later as a VP for a large company, I was invited by Joe to discuss business at his restaurant. He bought me dinner and during the meal, I shared my HS face mask story - big smile from Joe. RIP Joe Kapp
Threw wobbly passes, ran over linebackers and led the Vikes to big wins in 68 and 69. My favorite football player of all time! Thanks for the tribute, RIP JK they stopped making them like you a long time ago.
I was too young to remember Joe Kapp, during his years with the Vikings. But I've heard ALL the stories, seen the NFL films of HIM in Vikings purple! I respect Kapp's legacy, and what he meant here! He was tougher than a $2 dollar steak, the single bar across his face! Joe Kapp was badass, before badass was cool! Skol Joe Kapp! Forever 40 for 60! Skol Vikings!
Way to go Mr. Florio . Recognizing another great Viking . It's all about the colors . It's all about seeing Minnesota . It's all about Minnesota Vikings .
He was one I favorite players back in the day. I always wanting to be him when everyone wanted to be Joe, Bart, Johnny. Never pulled for them after they got rid of Joe for Fran. Just a old Marines opinion.
One of the toughest dudes to ever play the game at any position! R.I.P Joe and prayers for the Minnesota Vikings on losing Bud Grant earlier this year and now his QB! Thoughts and prayers for the Kapp family on their loss! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🏉
R.I.P. Joe -- my favorite Vikings QB of all time. I wish Florio and Simms would have mentioned two finer points apart from the generalized plaudits they gave Joe Kapp: 1. While they did mention he is one of a small number of QBs in the entire history of the NFL to have thrown 7 TD passes in a single game, they failed to put that feat in PROPER CONTEXT. The pre-merger NFL of the 1960s when Kapp QB'd the Vikings (1967, 1968, and 1969) featured offenses that were VERY HEAVILY run-oriented. Passing was so infrequent in those days that most QBs typically had no more than 10 - 15 pass attempts per game (and not always even that many). By contrast, in today's NFL, it is NOT UNCOMMON at all for a QB to have 10-15 pass attempts (if not more) in just 1 quarter of play !!! MOREOVER, back when Kapp played, it was almost unheard of for an NFL coach to call a pass play if the team was at the opposition 5 yard line or closer ... whereas in the modern pass-happy NFL of the past 25 years or so, MANY QBs have artificially padded their "TD pass stats" by tossing MANY 1 and 2 yard "TD passes" (especially guys like Tom Brady and Payton Manning). I mean this observation as NO disrespect to a guy like Drew Brees (who is one of the players in the rarefied air list of "QBs who threw 7 TDs in an NFL game") -- but recognizing just HOW DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT NFL offenses operated at the time Joe Kapp played QB adds much-needed context and perspective that underscores just HOW SPECIAL Joe Kapp's feat was. 2. They mentioned that Joe Kapp was a "great leader" almost as a perfunctory "throw away" comment that one says about almost any impactful player (especially QBs) -- yet they failed to tie that observed character trait to any concrete example(s). One of the greatest illustrations of Joe Kapp's leadership they could have invoked came at the end-of-season team banquet for the (I believe) 1969 season (possibly it might have been the 1968 season). At that event, Joe Kapp was selected and presented as that season's "Most Valuable Viking" ... yet a remarkable leadership moment occurred when he was called at the head table to accept the trophy. He politely, but firmly, declined to accept the award. He explained that, in his view, the Vikings were a team, that there is NO "ONE" single "Most Valuable Viking," that there were "40 Most Valuable Vikings" [back then there were only 40 players on an NFL roster], and that he simply couldn't accept such an award in good conscience. He then left the trophy on the table and walked away without even picking it up! Can you imagine such an act of class, humility, teamwork, and leadership happening in today's NFL filled with an endless parade of "look at me, Me, ME" players ????? Sadly, IMO that's not too likely to take place nowadays. MAYBE a guy like Josh Allen might do such a thing ... bet he'd be a rare exception.
That era had several QBs that were tough as nails - Joe Kapp epitomized the rough-neck QB who could take a beating and dish it out as well. I’d include Billy Kilmer, Johnny Unitas, Roger Staubach, and Jim Plunkett in that category. Rest In Peace Joe Kapp (11) cheers 🍻
Two JOES (Joe Kapp and Joe Theismann) were holdovers with the singlebar face mask and coincidentally, they both played the position ruggedly. Watching old Theismann highlights makes me feel a whole lot of respect for him. I didn't like him when I was a kid because he always beat my teams, but now as a middle-aged man looking back at the old days, I have to tip my hat to Theismann for his rugged play at QB at a time when the paradigm was shifting to protect the QB.
As a Mexican boy growing up in Houston in the 60’s I became a Vikings fan because of Joe. His tenacity, his hard work and his dedication to his team were an inspiration to me. I didn’t find out till 30 years later that Kapp was Mexican as well. I hope he can serve as a mentor to everyone but especially to Latino kids out there that could be a little mixed up and not sure of which direction to go.
He was a BC LION LEGEND who we traded YES THAT IS RIGHT!!! To The VIKINGS Yes CFL To NFL CFL paid better at the time, For Future BC LION LEGEND DIRTY THIRTY JIM YOUNG< What a great trade for both teams,, A TOTAL SPORTS LEGEND TO THIS DAY IN VANCOUVER BC A MANS MAN WHERE TEAM ALLWAYS CAME 1ST!!!
That's when I started following the Vikings with Joe Kapp at Q/B. One of the toughest 💪to ever wear the purple and yellow 💜💛 ! Great stories of Mr Kapp !!
As a HS quarterback in 1973, I went to our equipment manager and changed my double bar face mask to a single bar BECAUSE of Joe Kapp. Coach was not happy. In addition to running many extra laps as punishment, coach made me go back to a double bar. Decades later as a VP for a large company, I was invited by Joe to discuss business at his restaurant. He bought me dinner and during the meal, I shared my HS face mask story - big smile from Joe. RIP Joe Kapp
Joe was a reason I became a Vikings fan in ‘68!! A tough leader!! A truly wonderful person!!
Same...I followed him down over the border.
Threw wobbly passes, ran over linebackers and led the Vikes to big wins in 68 and 69. My favorite football player of all time! Thanks for the tribute, RIP JK they stopped making them like you a long time ago.
Joe Kapp highlights. I miss those days of football out in the snow.
Same here. Great memories…
RIP Joe. He was one of the toughest men in the NFL. He played the game flat-out all the time. What great memories!
Awesome tribute to a beloved Vikings legend. Thanks!!
I was too young to remember Joe Kapp, during his years with the Vikings. But I've heard ALL the stories, seen the NFL films of HIM in Vikings purple! I respect Kapp's legacy, and what he meant here! He was tougher than a $2 dollar steak, the single bar across his face! Joe Kapp was badass, before badass was cool! Skol Joe Kapp! Forever 40 for 60! Skol Vikings!
Rest in peace. Joe. Kapp. All guts remember him in the original movie. The longest Yard. Greatest viking football player 😊
Way to go Mr. Florio . Recognizing another great Viking . It's all about the colors . It's all about seeing Minnesota . It's all about Minnesota Vikings .
He was one I favorite players back in the day. I always wanting to be him when everyone wanted to be Joe, Bart, Johnny. Never pulled for them after they got rid of Joe for Fran. Just a old Marines opinion.
They didn’t get rid of him for Fran. Gary Cuozzo was his successor. Fran didn’t come back until 1973 I believe.
One of the toughest dudes to ever play the game at any position! R.I.P Joe and prayers for the Minnesota Vikings on losing Bud Grant earlier this year and now his QB! Thoughts and prayers for the Kapp family on their loss! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🏉
R.I.P. Joe -- my favorite Vikings QB of all time. I wish Florio and Simms would have mentioned two finer points apart from the generalized plaudits they gave Joe Kapp:
1. While they did mention he is one of a small number of QBs in the entire history of the NFL to have thrown 7 TD passes in a single game, they failed to put that feat in PROPER CONTEXT. The pre-merger NFL of the 1960s when Kapp QB'd the Vikings (1967, 1968, and 1969) featured offenses that were VERY HEAVILY run-oriented. Passing was so infrequent in those days that most QBs typically had no more than 10 - 15 pass attempts per game (and not always even that many). By contrast, in today's NFL, it is NOT UNCOMMON at all for a QB to have 10-15 pass attempts (if not more) in just 1 quarter of play !!! MOREOVER, back when Kapp played, it was almost unheard of for an NFL coach to call a pass play if the team was at the opposition 5 yard line or closer ... whereas in the modern pass-happy NFL of the past 25 years or so, MANY QBs have artificially padded their "TD pass stats" by tossing MANY 1 and 2 yard "TD passes" (especially guys like Tom Brady and Payton Manning). I mean this observation as NO disrespect to a guy like Drew Brees (who is one of the players in the rarefied air list of "QBs who threw 7 TDs in an NFL game") -- but recognizing just HOW DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT NFL offenses operated at the time Joe Kapp played QB adds much-needed context and perspective that underscores just HOW SPECIAL Joe Kapp's feat was.
2. They mentioned that Joe Kapp was a "great leader" almost as a perfunctory "throw away" comment that one says about almost any impactful player (especially QBs) -- yet they failed to tie that observed character trait to any concrete example(s). One of the greatest illustrations of Joe Kapp's leadership they could have invoked came at the end-of-season team banquet for the (I believe) 1969 season (possibly it might have been the 1968 season). At that event, Joe Kapp was selected and presented as that season's "Most Valuable Viking" ... yet a remarkable leadership moment occurred when he was called at the head table to accept the trophy. He politely, but firmly, declined to accept the award. He explained that, in his view, the Vikings were a team, that there is NO "ONE" single "Most Valuable Viking," that there were "40 Most Valuable Vikings" [back then there were only 40 players on an NFL roster], and that he simply couldn't accept such an award in good conscience. He then left the trophy on the table and walked away without even picking it up! Can you imagine such an act of class, humility, teamwork, and leadership happening in today's NFL filled with an endless parade of "look at me, Me, ME" players ????? Sadly, IMO that's not too likely to take place nowadays. MAYBE a guy like Josh Allen might do such a thing ... bet he'd be a rare exception.
That era had several QBs that were tough as nails - Joe Kapp epitomized the rough-neck QB who could take a beating and dish it out as well. I’d include Billy Kilmer, Johnny Unitas, Roger Staubach, and Jim Plunkett in that category. Rest In Peace Joe Kapp (11) cheers 🍻
Tougher than nails.
Joe kapp had a incredible life
Well done. Thanks for honoring one of the great ones. SKOL
7 tds In 1 game and the starting Qb to win the 1969 NFL championship with the Minnesota Fine Vikings 😈🙏
Kapp appears briefly in the music documentary film Festival Express - in uniform, no helmet. I think during New Speedway Boogie
Two JOES (Joe Kapp and Joe Theismann) were holdovers with the singlebar face mask and coincidentally, they both played the position ruggedly.
Watching old Theismann highlights makes me feel a whole lot of respect for him. I didn't like him when I was a kid because he always beat my teams, but now as a middle-aged man looking back at the old days, I have to tip my hat to Theismann for his rugged play at QB at a time when the paradigm was shifting to protect the QB.
As a Mexican boy growing up in Houston in the 60’s I became a Vikings fan because of Joe. His tenacity, his hard work and his dedication to his team were an inspiration to me. I didn’t find out till 30 years later that Kapp was Mexican as well. I hope he can serve as a mentor to everyone but especially to Latino kids out there that could be a little mixed up and not sure of which direction to go.
Kapp threw for more touchdowns in that one game than Simms did for his whole career.
And Simms has thrown more than you...
He was a BC LION LEGEND who we traded YES THAT IS RIGHT!!! To The VIKINGS Yes CFL To NFL CFL paid better at the time, For Future BC LION LEGEND DIRTY THIRTY JIM YOUNG< What a great trade for both teams,, A TOTAL SPORTS LEGEND TO THIS DAY IN VANCOUVER BC A MANS MAN WHERE TEAM ALLWAYS CAME 1ST!!!
One tough NFL player.
The origins of the Black and Blue division....
Rest in peace
Joe Kapp played after Fran Tarkington?? I didn’t realize that he was the walking boss in the Longest Yard.
How many times is Chris Simms going to mention how joe kapp physically looked?
Hall of famer Y.A. TITTLE also!!!
What else are you gonna do with a name like Joe kapp
A great BC Lion and one tough man.
Joe Kapp was the greatest peanut butter salesman of all time.
He belongs in the HOF, just for his charisma!!
True. That is a joke. Joe kapp should be in the hall of fame
I disagree.