J.J. Kapp, Joe’s oldest son and co-writer of Joe’s biography “A Life of Leadership - The Toughest Chicano” will attend IEVC watch party Sunday December 14, 2025 for book Q & A.. Books will be available for sale along with complimentary photos (limited supply).
Joe Kapp “Toughest Chicano” Big Game Tailgate General Lot 7 or 8 Stanford Stadium Eucalyptus Grove - Join your hosts Dr. Ignacio Ornelas, Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo, Al “Tito” Gonzalez, and the Cal Chicano Alumni Association to celebrate the life of Joe Kapp and the 128th meeting between Cal and Stanford. GO BEARS!
[NOTE: EVENT TO BE CONFIRMED] Join the IVEC at their hang out and watch the Vikings crush the Seahawks. Enjoy a book talk of the second printing with J.J. Kapp. Copies will be on hand for sale.
Join UCBCLAA Monterey Chapter Hosts Supervisor Luis Alejo and Dr. Ignacio Ornelas and UCBCLAA alums for a pre-Big Game Tailgate in memory of The Toughest Chicano himself when Cal takes on Stanford in the 127th annual Big Game. Kick off time TBA. Copies of the new 2nd print of the book will be on hand for sale. Be a supporter of the Joe Kapp scholarships for first time Latino students at Cal and college bound students from the Salinas Union High School District with book purchases, The Play dvd purchases, and direct donations!
Joe Kapp Book 2nd Print Sale and Talk - IEVC Tailgate Vikings vs. Rams at Sofi Stadium LA with co-writers J.J. Kapp and Robert G. Phelps. IEVC is the Inland Empire (Southern California) Viking Club led by Dan Rehome. The writers will talk about the latest printing of the book and copies will be on sale. The talk will take place approximately 2 hours before kick off at 5:15 in the Pink Lot at the IEVC tailgate.
Free book signing and panel discussion led by Dr. Ignacio Ornelas with co-authors J.J. Kapp, Robert G. Phelps, and new contributor James Rainey. Join us on Saturday May18, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, CA.
Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA. Over 200 guests were in attendance. Speakers included Griff Adams, Ned Averbuck, Ahmad Anderson, Dr. Ignacio Ornelas, Will Kapp, and J.J. Kapp
Joe Kapp Scholarship established to assist college bound Latino students in the Salinas Union HS District. Milagros Cruz- Jimenez and Roberto Mendoza each received a scholarship of $2500. Both outstanding students were recognized at the Alisal High School Senior Awards Night
Joe Kapp and 1982 Cal football team honored on the field at Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA..
Salinas Union High School District dedicates Joe Kapp Field at El Sausal Middle School in the Alisal district of Salinas, CA.
Joe Kapp curriculum developed and made available to educators nationwide through Stanford University international and cross cultural education program. Dr. Ignacio Ornelas, Gary Mukai, and Gary Francis collaborators.
EXACT TIME & LOCATION TBA -Tail gate with Cal CLAA alumni and co-author J.J. Kapp at THE 124TH BIG GAME between Cal and Stanford. Go Bears! Joe Kapp signed books and signed “The Play” documentary DVD’s will be available for purchase.
Tail gate with Cal CLAA alumni and book co-author J.J. Kapp before the Cal vs. Washington State football game - Joe Kapp signed books and signed “The Play” documentary DVD’s will be available for purchase
Join Joe Kapp on his 83rd birthday, 3/19/21, with featured speaker, Head Coach and Cal All-American, Ron Rivera of the Washington Football Team. The program will celebrate Joe’s Birthday, and discuss Joe’s biography, and scholarship for first time Latinx students at The University of California (Berkeley).All-time leading Tackler for The Golden Bears, David Ortega, will be the Master of ceremonies for the event. The program will also include a testimonial from a scholarship recipient and comments from co-authors J.J. Kapp, and Robert G. Phelps. RSVP: bit.ly/joe-kapp
Join Joe Kapp with J.J. Kapp at a book signing event in celebration of “Joe Kapp, "The Toughest Chicano": A Life of Leadership.” Please note: This event is subject to change due to Joe Kapp’s health.
Joe Kapp - “The Toughest Chicano” - A Life of Leadership
Book/Memorabilia Signing with Joe Kapp at AME Sports, Rosedale Center, Rosedale MN
Join Joe Kapp with J.J. Kapp at a book and meorabilia signing event in celebration of “Joe Kapp, "The Toughest Chicano": A Life of Leadership.” Please note: This event is subject to change due to Joe Kapp’s health.
