1999-00 Topps Finest Juwan Howard Base Set Refractor #56
Card Snapshot: View details for the 1999-00 Topps Finest Juwan Howard card #56 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Refractor variant. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1999-00 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Refractor |
| Card Number | 56 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
🏆 Hobby Significance
Topps Finest was the very first 'premium' brand in basketball cards, introducing Chromium technology to the hobby in 1993 and changing card design forever. 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
Chromium Refractor: Chromium technology revolutionized the hobby by adding a rainbow light-diffracting coating to the card surface. The specific color (Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, etc.) designates its exact scarcity tier in the set. 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 turn of the millennium saw Juwan as a cornerstone for the Wizards. His scoring and rebounding consistency made him a nightly double-double threat and a fan favorite in D.C.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Pop Culture crossover: During the 1999 television season, Juwan Howard made a famous cameo appearance in the hit political drama 'The West Wing' (Episode: 'The Crackpots and These Women'), playing a pickup basketball game against the President's staff.