1995-96 Topps Finest Juwan Howard Mystery Bordered Test Refractor #M20
Card Snapshot: View details for the 1995-96 Topps Finest Juwan Howard card #M20 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Refractor variant. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1995-96 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Mystery Bordered Test |
| Variant | Refractor |
| Card Number | M20 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
🏆 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. 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
The 1995-96 season was Juwan's major breakout year. He became an NBA All-Star, was named to the All-NBA Third Team, and averaged a dominant 22.1 points per game. He anchored the Bullets alongside Chris Webber and sharpshooter Tracy Murray.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
The mid-90s were the golden age of NBA expansion, with the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies joining the league. The hobby exploded with creativity in card design and technology during this period.