Juwan Howard
2021-22 Topps Finest Base Set Gold Refractor #37
Card Snapshot: This 2021-22 Topps Topps Finest (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Bullets. Card number #37. This is the coveted Gold Refractor parallel variation with a printrun of 33/50.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2021-22 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Gold Refractor |
| Card Number | 37 |
| Serial / Print Run | 33 / 50 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📈 Market Value & Price History
Confirmed sales (eBay / PSA / Fanatics / Self-Purchase)
| Date | Grade | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-16 | Raw | $27.00 | 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
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. Numbered Parallel (/50): Serial-numbered to just 50 copies worldwide, ensuring long-term hobby liquidity and low population counts in third-party grading registries. Gold Refractor: The Gold Refractor is traditionally one of the most prestigious parallel tiers in chromium sets, typically limited to /50 or /25 and radiating with rich golden light diffraction. 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
Capital Centre Bullets Era: Formed one of the Eastern Conference's most potent young frontcourts alongside Michigan teammate Chris Webber and 7'7" center Gheorghe Mureșan, earning 1996 NBA All-Star and All-NBA Third Team honors.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
1990s Washington Bullets Era: Defined by fierce Atlantic Division rivalries, classic uniforms, and intense physical play at the Capital Centre before the franchise's transition to the modern Wizards era.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 2021-22 Topps Finest Base Set Gold Refractor card significant?
Utilizing Topps's iconic Chromium technology, the light-diffracting coating gives this card a stunning rainbow sheen under direct light.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 33 out of a total print run of 50.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2021-22 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.