I sent Rienstra a couple cards a few years after he retired. I got the cards back within a couple weeks and was surprised to see two autographs on each card. Technically, I am not sure if one was an autograph, since it was printed.
Included with the signed cards was a short note from Rienstra. He stated that his young daughter had gotten her hands on the cards and was practicing her printing. He also apologized.
I guess here is where I differ from a lot of collectors. I think this is pretty cool. Hey, a John Rienstra autographed card isn't worth a lot of cash anyway (no disrespect to Rienstra), and the daughter's "addition" make it a good story and a unique card. I liked it.
I should keep an eye out for the Rienstra lass. If she ever makes it really big somewhere, I will have one of her first autographs (sort of).
John Rienstra football cards signed by Rienstra and his daughter-mid 90's.
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That's something that will be unique to your collection! Great story.
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