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San Francisco 49ers announcer Greg Papa has announced he will step away from the broadcasting booth immediately due to a cancer diagnosis.
Papa has been the voice of the 49ers since 2019 and was on the call in the Bay Area for both of the team's recent Super Bowl appearances.
Papa, 62, is also an on-air host for radio station KNBR on weekdays when not fulfilling his 49ers responsibilities.
A lengthy statement was released on Friday from Papa with his imminent plans coming into focus, as well as who will take over for him.
49ers broadcaster Greg Papa has announced he will step away from the booth immediately
Papa, 62, has been diagnosed with cancer and started his run with the 49ers six years ago
More to come.
