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| Joe Kapp | |
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Position: Quarterback |
| Member Biography | |
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One of the most athletic players ever to step on a west coast football field, Joe Kapp solidified his place in California lore.
A First Team All-America selection, Kapp finished fifth in the 1958 Heisman Trophy voting and led California to a Rose Bowl appearance. Named First Team All-Conference, Cal’s MVP and team captain in 1958, he led the team in total offense all three years of his career. A member of the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame, Kapp had memorable runs of 92 yards in 1958 vs. Oregon and 80 yards in 1957 vs. Washington.
Following graduation, Kapp played in the Canadian Football League for 11 years and the NFL for four.
As great as Kapp was as a player, his greatest contributions may lie within the community. Kapp partnered with the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund whose sole purpose is to enable more Hispanic students to attend and graduate from college. In 1993, the City of Hope selected Kapp as its Sportsman of the Year and presented him with their prestigious “Spirit of Life” award for his tireless support of education. Kapp remains active in numerous other philanthropic causes as well.
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