Juwan Howard 2003-04 Upper Deck UD Glass Base Set Acetate Crystal Collection #42
Card Snapshot: View details for the 2003-04 UD Glass Juwan Howard card #42 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Acetate Crystal Collection variant. Numbered 18/100. 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 | 2003-04 |
| Team | Denver Nuggets |
| Manufacturer | Upper Deck |
| Brand | UD Glass |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Acetate Crystal Collection |
| Card Number | 42 |
| Serial / Print Run | 18 / 100 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | - |
| Autograph | - |
🏆 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
Acetate / Plexiglass: Printed on clear, transparent, or semi-translucent plastic rather than traditional cardboard, creating a premium 'window' effect. 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
Playing for the Orlando Magic, Juwan Howard was a vital secondary scorer alongside the NBA's scoring champion, Tracy McGrady. He started 81 games and averaged 17 points per night.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
The 2003-04 season is historic for the arrival of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony. The massive hype around this rookie class caused a boom in trading card investments, leading to the birth of ultra-high-end products like Exquisite Collection.
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Collector FAQs
What makes this 2003-04 UD Glass #42 Acetate Crystal Collection unique for collectors?
This specific card (#42) from the 2003-04 Upper Deck UD Glass release features the rare Acetate Crystal Collection parallel finish. Produced by Upper Deck, it stands out as an authentic piece of 2003-04 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 18 out of a total print run of 100.