1994-95 Topps Finest Juwan Howard Collegiate Best Base #259
Card Snapshot: View details for the 1994-95 Topps Finest Juwan Howard card #259 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Base variant. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1994-95 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Collegiate Best |
| Variant | Base |
| Card Number | 259 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
π 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.
βοΈ 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.
π Player Performance & Team
Drafted 5th overall by Washington, Juwan Howard proved himself an elite talent during his 1994-95 rookie campaign. He earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors and played alongside former 'Fab Five' teammate Chris Webber, as well as the 7-foot-7 giant Gheorghe MureΘan.
π NBA Era & Pop Culture
The 1994-95 season marked the return of Michael Jordan from his first retirement. It was an era of heavy-hitting post play and the rise of a new generation of superstars that would dominate the decade.