Juwan Howard
1997-98 Ultra Base Set Platinum Medallion #257 P
Card Snapshot: This 1997-98 Fleer Ultra (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Wizards. Card number #257 P. This is the coveted Platinum Medallion parallel variation with a printrun of 34/100.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1997-98 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Ultra |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Platinum Medallion |
| Card Number | 257 P |
| Serial / Print Run | 34 / 100 |
| 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 Platinum Medallions are legendary late-90s grails. Heavily short-printed (often to 100 or fewer copies) with an eye-catching platinum foil border, they command fierce bidding wars among player and set collectors. 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
Century Parallel (/100): Limited to 100 copies worldwide—a benchmark print run made famous by iconic late-90s parallels like PMGs and Platinum Medallions. 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
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. Inaugural Wizards MCI Center Era: Served as the franchise cornerstone through the 1997 rebranding, establishing a lethal high-post scoring punch alongside league assist leader Rod Strickland and later teaming with Michael Jordan during MJ's historic Washington comeback.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Late 90s Premium Insert Craze: Introduction of high-end parallels (PMG, Rubies, Refractors). In 1997, the NBA was at its cultural peak. Michael Jordan's Bulls were chasing their second three-peat, and the 'Bulls vs. The World' narrative dominated every headline and highlight reel. Turn-of-the-Century Wizards Era: Highlighted by the opening of the state-of-the-art MCI Center in downtown Washington D.C., new teal and bronze colors, and Michael Jordan's front-office tenure and legendary playing return.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 1997-98 Ultra Base Set Platinum Medallion card significant?
Produced by Fleer, it stands out as an authentic piece of 1997-98 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 34 out of a total print run of 100.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 1997-98 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.