Gallery: Joe Kapp, former Vikings QB who led team to first Super Bowl, dies at 85
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died.
Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Check out a gallery of Kapp below.
(Pictured: Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings runs on to the field before playing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl IV at Tulane Stadium on January 11, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana.)
Super Bowl IV - Minnesota Vikings v Kansas City Chiefs
Joe Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl IV on January 11, 1970 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Chiefs won the Super Bowl 23-7.
Super Bowl IV - Chiefs v Vikings
Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Joe Kapp #11 passes against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl IV at Tulane Stadium on January 11, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 23-7.
Baltimore Colts v Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback Joe Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball against the Baltimore Colts during an NFL football game at Metropolitan Stadium October 22, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kapp played for the Vikings from 1967-69.
Super Bowl IV - Minnesota Vikings v Kansas City Chiefs
Joe Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl IV on January 11, 1970 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Chiefs won the Super Bowl 23-7.
Detroit Lions v Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback Joe Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings hands of the ball to running back Dave Osborn #41 as snow falls during a cold game against the Detroit Lions circa late 1960's.
Baltimore Colts v Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback Joe Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings turns to hand the ball off to a running back against the Baltimore Colts during an NFL football game at Metropolitan Stadium October 22, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kapp played for the Vikings from 1967-69.
Baltimore Colts v Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback Joe Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball against the Baltimore Colts during an NFL football game at Metropolitan Stadium October 22, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kapp played for the Vikings from 1967-69.
Minnesota Vikings v New York Giants
Quarterback Joe Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Al Brenner #48 of the New York Giants during an NFL football game at Yankee Stadium September 21, 1969 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Kapp played for the Vikings from 1967-69.
Baltimore Colts v Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback Joe Kapp #11 of the Minnesota Vikings hands the ball off to Bill Brown #30 against the Baltimore Colts during an NFL football game at Metropolitan Stadium October 22, 1967 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kapp played for the Vikings from 1967-69.
TCM Classic Film Festival 2016 - Day 4
Actor/ former NFL player Joe Kapp speaks onstage during 'The Longest Yard' screening during day 4 of the TCM Classic Film Festival 2016 on May 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Oakland Raiders v Minnesota Vikings
Former quarterback Joe Kapp (right) acknowledges the crowd as former teammate Gene Washington looks on as the Minnesota Vikings honor their 1969 team during halftime of the game against the Oakland Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
