Juwan Howard
1996-97 Topps Topps Chrome Base Set Refractor #137R
Card Snapshot: This 1996-97 Topps Topps Chrome (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Bullets. Card number #137R. This is the coveted Refractor parallel variation.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1996-97 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Chrome |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Refractor |
| Card Number | 137R |
| Serial / Print Run | — |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
Topps Chrome is the gold standard for modern chromium cards. Since its debut in 1996, it has become the most desired brand for rookie card parallels and high-end refractors. 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.
📈 Player Performance & Team
During this era, Juwan was the focal point of the Washington Wizards offense. He shared the court with prime Rod Strickland, who led the league in assists, and a young rookie named Richard Hamilton.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Late 90s Premium Insert Craze: Introduction of high-end parallels (PMG, Rubies, Refractors). The 1996-97 season celebrated the NBA's 50th Anniversary (noted by gold NBA logos on many cards). It also marked the arrival of the legendary 1996 Draft Class (Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Steve Nash), which drove the sports card hobby into a frenzy of innovation.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 1996-97 Topps Chrome Base Set Refractor card significant?
Utilizing Topps's iconic Chromium technology, the light-diffracting coating gives this card a stunning rainbow sheen under direct light.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 1996-97 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.