1999-00 Topps Stadium Club Chrome Juwan Howard Base Set First Day Issue Refractor #25
Card Snapshot: View details for the 1999-00 Topps Stadium Club Chrome Juwan Howard card #25 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare First Day Issue Refractor variant. Numbered 3/25. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1999-00 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Stadium Club Chrome |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | First Day Issue Refractor |
| Card Number | 25 |
| Serial / Print Run | 3 / 25 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
🏆 Hobby Significance
Stadium Club is legendary for its full-bleed, high-quality action photography. It focused on the art of the game, stripping away borders to let the player's presence dominate the card. 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 turn of the millennium saw Juwan as a cornerstone for the Wizards. His scoring and rebounding consistency made him a nightly double-double threat and a fan favorite in D.C.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Pop Culture crossover: During the 1999 television season, Juwan Howard made a famous cameo appearance in the hit political drama 'The West Wing' (Episode: 'The Crackpots and These Women'), playing a pickup basketball game against the President's staff.
Collector FAQs
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 3 out of a total print run of 25.