Spencer Haywood
2012-13 Flawless Greats Autographs Emerald #22
Card Snapshot: This 2012-13 Panini Flawless (Greats Autographs) card features Spencer Haywood during his tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics. Card number #22. This is the coveted Emerald parallel variation with a printrun of 2/5. Includes official certified autograph.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Spencer Haywood |
| Season | 2012-13 |
| Team | Seattle SuperSonics |
| Manufacturer | Panini |
| Brand | Flawless |
| Theme | Greats Autographs |
| Variant | Emerald |
| Card Number | 22 |
| Serial / Print Run | 2 / 5 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | Yes |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
Panini's Flawless and National Treasures lines represent the pinnacle of modern investment-grade basketball cards. Flawless is famous for embedding actual, certified diamonds and precious gems directly into the card.
⚒️ Card Technology
Certified Autograph: This card features an authentic signature, signed directly by the player. In the early 90s, these were rare 'Chase' cards, often falling at odds of 1 in 1,000 packs or more. Super Short Print (/5): Stamped with a microscopic print run of just 5 copies worldwide. Pulling or securing a copy numbered to /5 represents an elite accomplishment in player collection completeness. 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
Spencer Haywood starred for the Seattle SuperSonics during the 2012-13 campaign, capturing his court presence and veteran leadership. This piece is further distinguished by an official manufacturer-certified autograph.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Ultra-High-End Premium Era: Featuring low-numbered parallel cards, certified signatures, and game-worn patch swatches of basketball icons.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 2012-13 Flawless Greats Autographs Emerald card significant?
Featuring a certified signature guaranteed by Panini, it bridges authentic player memorabilia with high-end card design.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 2 out of a total print run of 5.
Is this a Spencer Haywood Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2012-13 season, which was not Spencer Haywood's debut season.
Is the autograph authentic?
Yes, this card features a manufacturer-certified autograph guaranteed by Panini.