Longtime NFL Announcer Dead at 69 Thursday
A longtime NFL announcer and former Minnesota Vikings player is dead at 69 years old on Thursday. The Vikings announced that former tight end and broadcaster Joe Senser has passed away.
www.yardbarker.comI’ll give you the latest confirmed update I can verify.
Direct answer:
- Joe Senser's Sports Theater does not appear to be currently active under that name; recent reporting centers on Joe Senser himself and his passing in May 2026. CBS News reported that former Vikings tight end and Twin Cities restaurateur Joe Senser died at 69 on May 6, 2026. This coverage references his ownership of two Twin Cities sports bars, which aligns with the Sports Theater concept but does not indicate an operating venue under that exact brand as of now.[6]
Key context and what this means for “Joe Senser’s Sports Theater”:
- The public news focus has shifted to Joe Senser’s death and his legacy as a Vikings player and restaurant owner, rather than ongoing operations of a specific Sports Theater venue. The memorial and obituary coverage emphasizes his role in Minnesota sports culture and his restaurant ventures, but does not confirm an active “Sports Theater” location in Roseville or Bloomington at this moment.[7][8][6]
- Historical references show Joe Senser’s Sports Theater existed as a branded venue in Roseville (2350 North Cleveland Ave) and a separate location in Bloomington, with media and fan guides dating back to the 2000s and 2010s. However, there is no clear, up-to-date press release or official site confirming current operations of that brand as of 2026.[3][4]
What I can do next if you want:
- I can look up more recent local business listings or news from the Dallas area you’re in, but note that Joe Senser’s Sports Theater was in Minnesota, not Texas. If you’d like, I can check for any similarly named venues or memorials in the Dallas area or provide a concise timeline of the brand’s Minnesota locations and their status over the years.[4][6]
Citations:
- The May 6, 2026 CBS News report confirming Joe Senser’s death and noting his restaurant ownership:.[6]
- Additional coverage noting his identity as a Vikings tight end and Minnesota restaurateur with two sports bars:.[8][7]
- Historical reference to Joe Senser’s Sports Theater in Roseville and Bloomington:.[4]