Juwan Howard
2004-05 Ultra Base Set Platinum Medallion #111
Card Snapshot: This 2004-05 Fleer Ultra (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Orlando Magic. Card number #111. This is the coveted Platinum Medallion parallel variation with a printrun of 66/100.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2004-05 |
| Team | Orlando Magic |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Ultra |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Platinum Medallion |
| Card Number | 111 |
| Serial / Print Run | 66 / 100 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📈 Market Value & Price History
Confirmed sales (eBay / PSA / Fanatics / Self-Purchase)
| Date | Grade | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-24 | Raw | $0.99 | eBay |
📊 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 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. 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 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.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 2004-05 Ultra Base Set Platinum Medallion card significant?
Produced by Fleer, it stands out as an authentic piece of 2004-05 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 66 out of a total print run of 100.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2004-05 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.