Juwan Howard
2023-24 Topps Chrome '72 Topps Autographs Gold Refractor #TA-JHO
Card Snapshot: This 2023-24 Topps Topps Chrome ( '72 Topps Autographs) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Wizards. Card number #TA-JHO. This is the coveted Gold Refractor parallel variation with a printrun of 8/50. Includes official certified autograph.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2023-24 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Chrome |
| Theme | '72 Topps Autographs |
| Variant | Gold Refractor |
| Card Number | TA-JHO |
| Serial / Print Run | 8 / 50 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | Yes |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
Topps Chrome is the gold standard for modern chromium cards. Since its debut in 1996, it has become the most desired brand for rookie card parallels and high-end refractors. 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. 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. 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
Inaugural Wizards MCI Center Era: Served as the franchise cornerstone through the 1997 rebranding, establishing a lethal high-post scoring punch alongside league assist leader Rod Strickland and later teaming with Michael Jordan during MJ's historic Washington comeback.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Turn-of-the-Century Wizards Era: Highlighted by the opening of the state-of-the-art MCI Center in downtown Washington D.C., new teal and bronze colors, and Michael Jordan's front-office tenure and legendary playing return.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 2023-24 Topps Chrome '72 Topps Autographs 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 8 out of a total print run of 50.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2023-24 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.
Is the autograph authentic?
Yes, this card features a manufacturer-certified autograph guaranteed by Topps.