Former Minnesota Vikings star Joe Senser has died at the age of 69. The tight end was selected by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 1979 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the team.
During his career, Senser caught 165 passes for 1,822 yards and 16 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1981. However, his promising career was cut short by a knee injury.
In 2011, his wife Amy was convicted in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis and served two years in prison.
Vikings owners Mark Wilf and Zygi Wilf released a statement expressing their condolences: "The Vikings family is saddened by the loss of Joe Senser. Joe was a Pro Bowler on the field, but his impact on the organization and in the community was felt long after his playing days. Joe was a generous soul with countless charitable endeavors. He brought his positive personality to every interaction he had, whether it be with former teammates, Vikings staff or our family when we became stewards of this franchise. Joe's warmth and welcoming spirit will last in the memories of those who knew him."
