Juwan Howard 1998-99 Fleer Ultra Base Set Gold Medallion #27G
Card Snapshot: View details for the 1998-99 Ultra Juwan Howard card #27G from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Gold Medallion variant. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 1998-99 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Ultra |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Gold Medallion |
| Card Number | 27G |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | - |
| Autograph | - |
🏆 Hobby Significance
Fleer Ultra's Medallion parallels (Gold and Platinum) offered a premium foil upgrade. Platinum Medallions, in particular, were heavily short-printed and remain highly collectible. Fleer Ultra was the choice for collectors seeking high-gloss finishes and diverse insert sets. It pushed the boundaries of card coatings and multi-tiered parallel systems. 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
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
Juwan continued his steady production in Washington, remaining one of the most reliable post players in the league. His veteran leadership began to show as he helped mentor younger teammates during a period of transition for the franchise.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
The 1998-99 season was shortened to just 50 games due to a league-wide lockout. As a result, card manufacturers produced fewer sets and lower print runs, making specific inserts from this era surprisingly scarce today.
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What makes this 1998-99 Ultra #27G Gold Medallion unique for collectors?
This specific card (#27G) from the 1998-99 Fleer Ultra release features the rare Gold Medallion parallel finish. Produced by Fleer, it stands out as an authentic piece of 1998-99 basketball hobby history in this private collection.