2004-05 Ultra Juwan Howard Base Set Gold Medallion #111
Card Snapshot: View details for the 2004-05 Ultra Juwan Howard card #111 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Gold Medallion variant. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 2004-05 |
| Team | Orlando Magic |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Ultra |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Gold Medallion |
| Card Number | 111 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
🏆 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. 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
During his tenure with the Houston Rockets, Juwan was a seasoned veteran presence in the frontcourt, playing alongside Hall of Fame center Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, and legendary shot-blocker Dikembe Mutombo.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
The mid-2000s were defined by the defensive dominance of the Detroit Pistons and the scoring explosions of Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson. The league was transition from the post-Jordan era to the LeBron era.