49ers announcer Greg Papa will not return to booth vs. Bears

49ers announcer Greg Papa will not return to booth vs. Bears

SANTA CLARA — The return of Greg Papa to the 49ers’ radio broadcast booth will not happen Sunday night. Papa, 63, confirmed a report by NBC Sports Bay Area he decided coming back wasn’t in the best interests of his health as he battles leukemia. On Dec. 17, Papa was given the go-ahead by his hematologist to work the 49ers game against the Bears’ and presumably the regular-season finale against the Seattle Seahawks. “I decided it is not wise for …

Greg Papa postpones return to 49ers booth

Greg Papa won’t be back in the 49ers radio booth Sunday night after all. The longtime Bay Area broadcaster announced Sunday afternoon that he decided to pull out of what was supposed to be his return to calling 49ers games after missing the entire season while battling leukemia. “I have decided it is not wise for me to do the game,” Papa told Matt Maiocco. Unfortunately, the much-anticipated return of Greg Papa to the 49ers radio broadcast boot…

Greg Papa won't return to 49ers' radio booth vs. Bears as cancer fight continues

The much-anticipated return of legendary broadcaster Greg Papa to the 49ers’ radio booth will have to wait at least another week.Greg Papa will continue...