Greg Papa stands firm after KNBR firing amid health struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Greg Papa, the veteran radio play-by-play announcer for the San Francisco 49ers, discussed his recent firing from KNBR amid his battle with leukemia. The announcement came earlier this month from Cumulus Media, which praised Papa’s decades of service. Papa, who spent 78 days hospitalized, remains determined to return to broadcasting. He expressed his mindset in a statement, reflecting on his personal journey and goal to get back into the booth.
- •Greg Papa laid off from KNBR earlier this month
- •He has battled cancer and recently spent 78 days hospitalized
- •Cumulus Media released a statement honoring his contributions
- •Papa hopes to return to broadcasting for the 49ers soon
- •He shared his candid views on life and career during this tough time
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"The past few months have been a tough ride for Greg Papa, both personally and professionally. The latest blow came at the beginning of this month after KNBR laid off the longtime Bay Area sportscaster.
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