Joe Kapp, a quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to the Super Bowl in 1970 and once threw seven touchdowns in a game, has died at 85.

Kapp was born on March 19, 1938, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He attended college at the University of California, playing quarterback and leading the Golden Bears to their last Rose Bowl appearance in January 1959. 

After college, Kapp went on to play professionally for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) before joining the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings in 1967.

Kapp was named an All-Pro selection during his time with the Vikings, leading them to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance in 1970. 

In that same year, he set an NFL record by throwing seven touchdown passes against Baltimore Colts.

Kapp also served as head coach for both Cal and the NFL’s Oakland Raiders during his career. 

He was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on and off the field.

Joe Kapp passed away on May 8th, 2023 leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. He is survived by his wife and four children.

This article will be updated with more information about Joe Kapp’s death as soon as it becomes available.