Juwan Howard
2006-07 Topps Turkey Red Base Set Printing Plate Magenta #121
Card Snapshot: This 2006-07 Topps Topps Turkey Red (Base Set) card features Juwan Howard during his tenure with the Houston Rockets. Card number #121. This is the coveted Printing Plate Magenta parallel variation with a printrun of 1. Masterpiece.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2006-07 |
| Team | Houston Rockets |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Turkey Red |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Printing Plate Magenta |
| Card Number | 121 |
| Serial / Print Run | 1 / 1 |
| 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
Printing Plate: This is an actual 1-of-1 metal plate used directly in the manufacturer's printing press to create the standard cards for this set. It is a true piece of production history. One-of-One (1/1): This card is a true Masterpiece. Being the absolute only card of its exact kind ever manufactured makes it the ultimate crown jewel for any serious collector. 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 his tenure with the Houston Rockets, Juwan was a seasoned veteran presence in the frontcourt, playing alongside Hall of Fame center Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, and legendary shot-blocker Dikembe Mutombo. Rockets Frontcourt Anchor: Key starter and defensive anchor alongside Hall of Fame center Yao Ming and scoring superstar Tracy McGrady in Jeff Van Gundy's physical Western Conference contender.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
Mid-2000s Houston Rockets Era: The Toyota Center era characterized by Jeff Van Gundy's stifling half-court defense, international basketball superstardom via Yao Ming, and thrilling Western Conference playoff clashes.
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Collector FAQs
Why is this 2006-07 Topps Turkey Red Base Set Printing Plate Magenta card significant?
Produced by Topps, it stands out as an authentic piece of 2006-07 basketball hobby history in this private collection.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 1 out of a total print run of 1.
Is this a Juwan Howard Rookie Card?
No, this card was released during the 2006-07 season, which was not Juwan Howard's debut season.