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Greg Papa plans for immediate heart transplant as 49ers broadcaster battles tragic health issues

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Martinez, V. (2026, September 22). Greg Papa plans for immediate heart transplant as 49ers broadcaster battles tragic health issues. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/sports/49ers-broadcaster-greg-papa-in-need-of-immediate-heart-transplant/

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Greg Papa, a longtime 49ers broadcaster who recently faced leukemia, is now battling advanced heart failure and needs an immediate transplant. The UCSF Health Heart Transplant Board will review his case on Tuesday. Initially slated to return to KNBR radio for part-time work in October, Papa's condition has taken a drastic turn since the station terminated his contract earlier this month, despite public support for his reinstatement due to his health struggles.

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Greg Papa, a beloved 49ers broadcaster, faces critical health issues after being hospitalized with advanced heart failure earlier this month. His case will be reviewed by the UCSF Health Heart Transplant Board on Tuesday to determine his eligibility for an immediate transplant. Papa had previously battled leukemia and was still recovering from a bone marrow transplant when he learned of his termination from KNBR in early August, which led to significant public backlash due to his ongoing health struggles.

Papa's return to the airwaves was anticipated as part-time host for the "Lunch with Papa" show weekdays from noon to 1 p.m., and weekly guest segments on morning and afternoon shows. However, these plans have been put on hold amid his current medical crisis.

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Greg Papa is still fighting. asserted

Papa → fight → ?

The 49ers broadcaster was hospitalized earlier this month with advanced heart failure. asserted

broadcaster → hospitalize → failure

His case is being presented to the UCSF Health Heart Transplant Board on Tuesday for him to receive an immediate transplant. asserted

him → present → transplant

Papa previously battled leukemia and now he is battling heart failure. asserted

he → battle → failure

The beloved Bay area radio host was set to make his return to the airwaves when the 49ers kicked off the season against the Rams in Australia. asserted

49ers → set → Australia

KNBR terminated Papa’s contract in early August, which sparked major backlash given the broadcaster’s cancer battle. asserted

which → terminate → battle

He was diagnosed with leukemia in July 2025 and was still recovering from a bone marrow transplant when he learned about his termination. asserted

he → diagnose → termination

Cumulus, the media company that owns the radio station, issued a public statement saying it would explore ways to bring the famed voice back to KNBR. asserted

it → own → KNBR

There was a lot of excitement surrounding Papa’s return in a part-time role for “Lunch with Papa” airing weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. He was also set for weekly guest segments on morning and afternoon shows with “Niners Updates.” asserted

He → be → Updates

All of that is secondary given the recent turn of events. asserted

All → give → events

Greg Papa plans for immediate heart transplant as 49ers broadcaster battles tragic health issues

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