Juwan Howard
1997-98 SkyBox Premium Base Set Ruby #58 SR
Card Snapshot: This 1997-98 Fleer SkyBox Premium (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Washington Bullets. Card number #58 SR. This is the coveted Ruby parallel variation with a printrun of 31/50.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1997-98 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | SkyBox Premium |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Ruby |
| Card Number | 58 SR |
| Serial / Print Run | 31 / 50 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
📊 Collector Insights & Card Highlights
🏆 Hobby Significance
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
Numbered Parallel (/50): Serial-numbered to just 50 copies worldwide, ensuring long-term hobby liquidity and low population counts in third-party grading registries. 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
During this era, Juwan was the focal point of the Washington Wizards offense. He shared the court with prime Rod Strickland, who led the league in assists, and a young rookie named Richard Hamilton. 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
Late 90s Premium Insert Craze: Introduction of high-end parallels (PMG, Rubies, Refractors). In 1997, the NBA was at its cultural peak. Michael Jordan's Bulls were chasing their second three-peat, and the 'Bulls vs. The World' narrative dominated every headline and highlight reel. 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 1997-98 SkyBox Premium Base Set Ruby card significant?
This card is considered a 'Holy Grail' insert in 90s basketball card collecting. Produced by Fleer during the 1997-98 season, its legendarily low print run and iconic design make it a focal point of our collection.
Is this a 'Holy Grail' card?
Yes, this card belongs to one of the most prestigious parallel series in the hobby. These are extremely rare and heavily targeted by high-end collectors.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 31 out of a total print run of 50.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 1997-98 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.