Greg Papa has to win one other critical well being combat earlier than he can get again on the air.
In response to reviews, the Bay Space radio host was hospitalized on Sept. 7 because of superior coronary heart failure.
Papa was set to make his long-awaited on-air comeback following a controversial layoff from KNBR and an eventual re-hiring by the station.
He was poised to be a studio analyst with NBC Sports activities Bay Space for the crew’s opener in opposition to the Rams on Sept. 10. Nevertheless, Papa’s genetic coronary heart situation worsened following the bone marrow transplant he acquired within the spring, which led to his hospitalization.
The 63-year-old underwent a diagnostic process Tuesday, Papa instructed the San Francisco Commonplace.
Following Papa’s layoff in early August, Cumulus issued a public assertion saying it will discover methods to convey the famed voice again to KNBR.
Final week, the media firm introduced Papa would return in a part-time position for “Lunch with Papa” airing weekdays from midday to 1 p.m.
He was additionally set for weekly visitor segments on morning and afternoon exhibits with “Niners Updates.”
Papa was recognized with leukemia in July 2025 and was nonetheless recovering from a bone marrow transplant when he discovered his KNBR contract had been terminated.
The general public backlash due to the choice doubtless helped convey the broadcaster again to the station, however that now stays on maintain.
