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Kon Knueppel wrote 'John 3:16' on his 1/1 Five Star auto

Topps showed Kon Knueppel's one-of-one Five Star Basketball rookie autograph, inscribed John 3:16.

By The Hobby Close by Headline · November 11, 2026, 6:24 PM ET

Kon Knueppel one-of-one Five Star rookie autograph inscribed John 3:16

Confirmed. Kon Knueppel wrote "John 3:16" on his one-of-one rookie autograph in Five Star Basketball, Topps showed Wednesday.

What does the card look like?

It's a Five Star rookie card of Knueppel in his Charlotte Hornets uniform, with his signature and "John 3:16" written underneath. It's numbered 1/1.

What is John 3:16?

It's one of the best-known verses in the Bible. Players sometimes add a verse or a note when they sign, which makes that card one of a kind.

Why do inscriptions matter?

An inscription is something extra a player writes next to his signature. On a 1/1, it makes an already unique card more personal, and collectors often pay more for it.

Do you like inscribed autos or clean signatures?

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