Juwan Howard
1995-96 Ultra Base Set Gold Medallion #192
Card Snapshot: This 1995-96 Fleer Ultra (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Bullets. Card number #192. This is the coveted Gold Medallion parallel variation.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1995-96 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Ultra |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Gold Medallion |
| Card Number | 192 |
| Serial / Print Run | — |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
Fleer Ultra's Medallion parallels (Gold and Platinum) offered a premium foil upgrade. Platinum Medallions, in particular, were heavily short-printed and remain highly collectible. Fleer Ultra was the choice for collectors seeking high-gloss finishes and diverse insert sets. It pushed the boundaries of card coatings and multi-tiered parallel systems. Fleer Ultra Gold Medallion parallels offered one guaranteed parallel per pack in select years, bathing the player photography in luxurious embossed gold foil that elevated the base card into a premium showpiece. The Juwan Howard collection spans multiple decades of basketball history, capturing everything from the high-flying 90s to his championship years with the Miami Heat. Each card represents a unique piece of this journey.
⚒️ Card Technology
Trading Card Manufacturing: Traditional trading card manufacturing involves multiple layers of printing and finishing. Even standard base cards from this era often featured premium UV coatings and high-quality card stock that was revolutionary at the time.
📈 Player Performance & Team
The 1995-96 season was Juwan's major breakout year. He became an NBA All-Star, was named to the All-NBA Third Team, and averaged a dominant 22.1 points per game. He anchored the Bullets alongside Chris Webber and sharpshooter Tracy Murray. Capital Centre Bullets Era: Formed one of the Eastern Conference's most potent young frontcourts alongside Michigan teammate Chris Webber and 7'7" center Gheorghe Mureșan, earning 1996 NBA All-Star and All-NBA Third Team honors.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Mid-90s NBA Golden Era: Peak physical play, expansion teams, and Michael Jordan's first comeback. The mid-90s were the golden age of NBA expansion, with the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies joining the league. The hobby exploded with creativity in card design and technology during this period. 1990s Washington Bullets Era: Defined by fierce Atlantic Division rivalries, classic uniforms, and intense physical play at the Capital Centre before the franchise's transition to the modern Wizards era.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 1995-96 Ultra Base Set Gold Medallion card significant?
Produced by Fleer, it stands out as an authentic piece of 1995-96 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 1995-96 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.
What is the exact definition of a true Rookie Card (RC)?
A true Rookie Card is defined as the single base card for a player from an officially licensed, major manufacturer's complete base set during their first active season in the league.
Why aren't 1994 Classic cards considered true Rookie Cards?
1994 Classic cards are categorized as Extended Rookie Cards (XRC). They were released prior to the NBA Draft, without official NBA or team licenses, showing the player in college uniform or draft wear. While valuable to character/team collectors, hobby encyclopedias like Beckett exclude non-licensed pre-draft cards from the official RC count.
How do parallels like Finest Refractors or Electric Court differ from RCs?
Parallels share the exact card number, design layout, and photography as the base Rookie Card, differing only in print effect, foil stamping, or finish. The hobby treats the base card as the true RC, while the parallel is classified as a "Rookie Parallel."
Why are cards like "Fleer Ultra All-Rookies" flagged as [NOT RC] if they say "Rookie" on the card?
The word "Rookie" on the card face often indicates an insert sub-set theme. Because these cards are randomly inserted at specific odds rather than included in the sequential base set checklist, they are classified as Rookie Inserts, not true Base RCs.