Juwan Howard 2000-01 Topps Topps Finest Base Set Gold Refractor #WRS-F 109
Card Snapshot: View details for the 2000-01 Topps Finest Juwan Howard card #WRS-F 109 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Gold Refractor variant. Numbered 80/100. 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 | 2000-01 |
| Team | Washington Wizards |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Finest |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Gold Refractor |
| Card Number | WRS-F 109 |
| Serial / Print Run | 80 / 100 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | - |
| Autograph | - |
🏆 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
Traded to the Dallas Mavericks, Juwan provided crucial veteran scoring. He joined a highly explosive offensive roster featuring a young Dirk Nowitzki, MVP-caliber point guard Steve Nash, and Michael Finley.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
The start of the new millennium brought a shift in NBA dominance toward the Western Conference. Shaq and Kobe's Lakers began their historic three-peat, setting the bar for excellence in the 2000s.
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Collector FAQs
What makes this 2000-01 Topps Finest #WRS-F 109 Gold Refractor unique for collectors?
This specific card (#WRS-F 109) from the 2000-01 Topps Topps Finest release features the rare Gold Refractor parallel finish. Utilizing Topps's iconic Chromium technology, the light-diffracting coating gives this card a stunning rainbow sheen under direct light.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 80 out of a total print run of 100.