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49ers coach Johnny Holland talks about cancer battle

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49ersJanuary 26, 2024 7:49 pm

49ers coach Johnny Holland talks about cancer battle

One of the most remarkable and inspirational members of the 49ers isn’t a player — he’s a coach and he’s fighting a big battle on the field, and in his daily life. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Coach Johnny Holland about his battle with a rare form of blood cancer.

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