"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It's an early Christmas present for the San Francisco 49ers and their fans. The radio voice of the Niners, Greg Papa, has been medically cleared to call the last two games of the season, and perhaps the playoffs at KNBR. Papa has been battling leukemia and has been unable to broadcast games. KNBR first announced his return Wednesday morning on social media."
"The radio voice of the Niners, Greg Papa, has been medically cleared to call the last two games of the season, and perhaps the playoffs at KNBR. Papa has been battling leukemia and has been unable to broadcast games. KNBR first announced his return Wednesday morning on social media. RELATED: Greg Papa, longtime Bay Area sports announcer and talk show host, reveals cancer diagnosis Papa still needs chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant."
Greg Papa has been medically cleared to call the San Francisco 49ers' final two regular-season games and possibly the playoffs on KNBR. Papa has been battling leukemia and has been unable to broadcast games while undergoing treatment. KNBR announced his return on Wednesday morning via social media. Papa still requires chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant as part of his ongoing treatment. ABC7 Sports Director Larry Beil spoke with Papa on Wednesday and reported that Papa is in great spirits and ready to return to calling games.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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