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1998 Topps East West Refractor Kobe Bryant/Michael Jordan #EW5
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The 1998-99 Topps East/West Refractors #EW5 pairs Michael Jordan on the front with Kobe Bryant on the back in a dual-sided refractor parallel design. Graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint, this example received subgrades of 9.5 for Centering, 9.5 for Corners, 10 for Edges, and 9 for Surface. Beckett population reports record 185 copies evaluated at the BGS 9.5 grade tier. This dual-player refractor stands as a cornerstone piece for a high-end basketball collection.
Released following Michael Jordan's sixth and final championship season with the Chicago Bulls, the 1998-99 Topps East/West insert set highlights the cross-conference pairing of Jordan and Kobe Bryant during the late-1990s transition era. 1990s Topps Refractors represent foundational parallel releases from the early chrome era, recognized for their condition-sensitive surface coating and reflective foil finishes.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsSep 10, 2026
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