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Local placeholder art. Not an actual card image.

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The MVP intentionally uses placeholder art rather than copyrighted scans. The gallery asset model is already ready for rights-cleared replacements later.

2003-04

Yao Ming Patch Parallel Autograph #12-AP

2003-04 patch parallel autograph card from the debut Upper Deck Exquisite Collection checklist. This one-of-one base extension shows how quickly Exquisite turned its core set into an ultra-premium autograph-patch chase.

Autograph Patch InsertsBase Autograph PatchesYao Ming
Year2003-04
SetUpper Deck Exquisite Collection Basketball
SubsetPatch Parallel Autographs
Insert familyBase Autograph Patches
Card number#12-AP
PlayersYao Ming
TeamsHouston Rockets
RookieNo
AutographYes
MemorabiliaYes
Serial numbering1/1
Appearance kindsolo

Project source notes

  • TCDB 2003-04 inserts page: Used for the full 2003-04 insert and parallel architecture, including Gold, Rainbow, Jersey Parallel, Patch Parallel, Patch Parallel Autographs, Rookie Patch Parallel, All-NBA Access Press Patches, Emblems of Endorsement, Extra Exquisite, Extra Exquisite Duals, Foursomes, Limited Logos, Noble Nameplates, Number Piece Autographs, Patches Autographs, Patches Triple, Patches Quad, and Scripted Swatches.

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