Juwan Howard
1998-99 Ultra Base Set Platinum Medallion #27P
Card Snapshot: This 1998-99 Fleer Ultra (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Wizards. Card number #27P. This is the coveted Platinum Medallion parallel variation with a printrun of 10/99.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1998-99 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Ultra |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Platinum Medallion |
| Card Number | 27P |
| Serial / Print Run | 10 / 99 |
| 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
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
Juwan continued his steady production in Washington, remaining one of the most reliable post players in the league. His veteran leadership began to show as he helped mentor younger teammates during a period of transition for the franchise. 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
Post-Jordan Transition Era: Rise of Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and new young superstars. The 1998-99 season was shortened to just 50 games due to a league-wide lockout. As a result, card manufacturers produced fewer sets and lower print runs, making specific inserts from this era surprisingly scarce today. 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 1998-99 Ultra Base Set Platinum Medallion card significant?
Produced by Fleer, it stands out as an authentic piece of 1998-99 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 10 out of a total print run of 99.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 1998-99 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.