The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.
Category: Kapp, Joe
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Joe Kapp, Quarterback Who Led Vikings to Super Bowl IV, Dies at 85
He found his way to the N.F.L. after playing eight seasons in Canadian football and was remembered for his toughness, playing through injury after injury.