Juwan Howard
2003-04 Topps Finest Base Set Printing Plate Magenta #99
Card Snapshot: This 2003-04 Topps Topps Finest (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Orlando Magic. Card number #99. This is the coveted Printing Plate Magenta parallel variation with a printrun of 1. Masterpiece.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2003-04 |
| Team | Orlando Magic |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Printing Plate Magenta |
| Card Number | 99 |
| Serial / Print Run | 1 / 1 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📈 Market Value & Price History
Confirmed sales (eBay / PSA / Fanatics / Self-Purchase)
| Date | Grade | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-26 | Raw | $7.50 | eBay |
| 2013-07-03 | Raw | $14.99 | eBay |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 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
Printing Plate: This is an actual 1-of-1 metal plate used directly in the manufacturer's printing press to create the standard cards for this set. It is a true piece of production history. One-of-One (1/1): This card is a true Masterpiece. Being the absolute only card of its exact kind ever manufactured makes it the ultimate crown jewel for any serious collector. 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
Playing for the Orlando Magic, Juwan Howard was a vital secondary scorer alongside the NBA's scoring champion, Tracy McGrady. He started 81 games and averaged 17 points per night. Orlando Magic Veteran Core: Started 81 games in 2003-04, averaging 17.0 points per night as the primary interior scoring partner to NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Mid-2000s Era: Legendary 2003 draft class (LeBron, Wade, Carmelo) elevates hobby interest. The 2003-04 season is historic for the arrival of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony. The massive hype around this rookie class caused a boom in trading card investments, leading to the birth of ultra-high-end products like Exquisite Collection.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 2003-04 Topps Finest Base Set Printing Plate Magenta card significant?
Produced by Topps, it stands out as an authentic piece of 2003-04 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 1 out of a total print run of 1.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2003-04 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.