Joe Kapp

Born: 1938-03-19

Birthplace: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Biography

Joseph Robert Garcia Kapp (March 19, 1938 – May 8, 2023) was an American football player, coach, and executive. He played college football as a quarterback for the California Golden Bears. Kapp played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Calgary Stampeders and the BC Lions (winning a championship in 1964) and then in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings (winning a championship in 1969) and the Boston Patriots.

Known For

M*A*S*H
The Longest Yard
Semi-Tough
Breakheart Pass
Two-Minute Warning
The Frisco Kid
The World's Greatest Athlete
The Choirboys
Over the Edge
Smash-Up on Interstate 5

Top Movie Credits

M*A*S*H Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
The Longest Yard Walking Boss
Semi-Tough Hose Manning
Two-Minute Warning Charlie Tyler
The Choirboys Hod Carrier
Over the Edge Associate Producer