A former Hart High graduate and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp died Monday at the age of 85.

Joe Kapp, a quarterback, led the Minnesota Vikings to an NFL Championship in 1969.

Kapp died at 85 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

“Men like Joe Kapp are the cornerstones the Minnesota Vikings franchise was built upon,” Vikings owner and president Mark Wilf said in a statement. “Joe’s toughness and competitive spirit defined the Viking steams of his era, and his tenacity and leadership were respected by teammates and opponents alike. We mourn Joe’s loss with his family, friends and Vikings fans around the world.”

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