| Date of birth: | August 18, 1956 |
| Place of birth: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | TE |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| College: | West Chester |
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 6 / Pick 152 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1980-1984 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1 |
Joseph Michael Senser (born August 18, 1956) is a former professional American football player. A 6'4", 240 lbs. tight end from West Chester University, Senser was selected in the 6th round of the 1979 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He ranks 3rd in Vikings history among tight ends for catches (165), touchdowns (16) and earned a berth in the Pro Bowl following the 1981 season. He played in all 16 games in 1981, setting career-highs in receptions (79), yards (1,004), yards per catch (12.7) and touchdowns (8)[1]. He also was a one time leader in NCAA basketball statistics for field goal percentage.
Joe Senser is also part owner of Joe Senser's Restaurant & Sports Theater which has locations in Bloomington, Eagan, Plymouth, and Roseville (Minnesota). He also is married with 4 daughters and one granddaughter.
Joe Senser was the color commentator for the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network from 1993–94 and 2001-2006.[2]
Senser was hired by WCCO Radio to be the color commentator for University of St. Thomas football (NCAA Division III) broadcasts beginning in Fall 2011.[1]
On August 23, 2011, a Mercedes SUV registered to Senser was involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident near the Augsburg College campus in Minneapolis.[2] On September 2, 2011, the Senser family's attorney stated that Senser's wife, Amy Senser, had taken responsibility for the incident.[3]