2013 Panini Rookies and Stars Crusade Is an Insert Set Worth Chasing
The word 'crusade' is rich in history. It has also been around the hobby for quite some time. Crusade is back as an insert in 2013 Panini Rookies & Stars Football. And even without any autographs or memorabilia swatches, it's a set many are chasing.
2013 Panini Rookies & Stars Crusades are actually two sets, though they're different only by numbering. Ten superstar veterans are showcased in their own set while another 40 rookies star in their own making for a total of 50 different Crusade cards. Basic versions, which have a blue lion, are not serial numbered. Those come with parallel versions:
- Red #/99
- Purple #/49
- Gold #/25
- Green #/5
- Black 1/1
All Crusade inserts are done on Panini's chromium Prizm stock and have a Refractor-like background. And while there's an etched look to the lines in the background, it's done with a layers so they cannot be felt.
Crusade inserts date back to 1998 where they were inserts in Donruss baseball and football products. Over the years, these early cards have become extremely popular with set builders and player collectors. The sharp design and multi-tiered structure have made many of them very desirable on the secondary market. More recently, Panini brought the name back as a standalone basketball brand with 2012-13 Panini Crusade Basketball. The distinct design was used as an insert while base cards use a more traditional design. The Crusade name is part of the Panini family as it purchased Donruss/Playoff when it entered the North American trading card market.
For those who are not familiar with the 1990s Donruss inserts, the design may look familiar thanks to Leaf and their Valiant line. It is inspired by the popular cards.
2013 Panini Rookies & Stars Football Crusade inserts combine to fall three per box. While the large checklist makes them something of a challenge, it's not an extreme one. As a result, it's an ideal insert set to chase that several are undertaking. Even so, most of the common blue Crusade cards remain very affordable.
Below is a full gallery of all 50 of the blue 2013 Panini Rookies & Stars Crusade inserts. The ten veterans are followed by 40 rookies. Following the gallery is a complete checklist that includes team info as well.
2013 Panini Rookies and Stars Crusade Gallery
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- 1 Aaron Rodgers
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- 2 Adrian Peterson
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- 3 Russell Wilson
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- 4 Andrew Luck
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- 5 Arian Foster
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- 6 Calvin Johnson Jr.
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- 7 Peyton Manning
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- 8 Colin Kaepernick
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- 9 Robert Griffin III
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- 10 Tom Brady
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- 1 Aaron Dobson
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- 2 Andre Ellington
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- 3 Christine Michael
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- 4 Cordarrelle Patterson
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- 5 DeAndre Hopkins
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- 6 Denard Robinson
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- 7 Eddie Lacy
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- 8 EJ Manuel
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- 9 Gavin Escobar
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- 10 Geno Smith
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- 11 Giovani Bernard
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- 12 Johnathan Franklin
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- 13 Jordan Reed
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- 14 Joseph Randle
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- 15 Justin Hunter
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- 16 Keenan Allen
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- 17 Kenny Stills
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- 18 Knile Davis
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- 19 Landry Jones
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- 20 Le'Veon Bell
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- 21 Manti Te'o
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- 22 Marcus Lattimore
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- 23 Markus Wheaton
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- 24 Marquis Goodwin
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- 25 Matt Barkley
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- 26 Mike Gillislee
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- 27 Mike Glennon
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- 28 Montee Ball
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- 29 Quinton Patton
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- 30 Robert Woods
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- 31 Ryan Nassib
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- 32 Stedman Bailey
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- 33 Stepfan Taylor
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- 34 Tavon Austin
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- 35 Terrance Williams
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- 36 Dion Jordan
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- 37 Tyler Eifert
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- 38 Tyler Wilson
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- 39 Vance McDonald
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- 40 Zach Ertz
2013 Panini Rookies and Stars Crusade Checklist
2 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
3 Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
4 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts
5 Arian Foster, Houston Texans
7 Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
8 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers
9 Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins
10 Tom Brady, New England Patriots
2013 Panini Rookies and Stars Rookie Crusade Checklist
2 Andre Ellington, Arizona Cardinals
3 Christine Michael, Seattle Seahawks
4 Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota Vikings
5 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans
6 Denard Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
7 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay Packers
8 EJ Manuel, Buffalo Bills
9 Gavin Escobar, Dallas Cowboys
10 Geno Smith, New York Jets
11 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati Bengals
12 Johnathan Franklin, Green Bay Packers
13 Jordan Reed, Washington Redskins
14 Joseph Randle, Dallas Cowboys
15 Justin Hunter, Tennessee Titans
16 Keenan Allen, San Diego Chargers
17 Kenny Stills, New Orleans Saints
18 Knile Davis, Kansas City Chiefs
19 Landry Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers
20 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers
22 Marcus Lattimore, San Francisco 49ers
23 Markus Wheaton, Pittsburgh Steelers
24 Marquise Goodwin, Buffalo Bills
25 Matt Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
26 Mike Gillislee, Miami Dolphins
27 Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
28 Montee Ball, Denver Broncos
29 Quinton Patton, San Francisco 49ers
30 Robert Woods, Buffalo Bills
31 Ryan Nassib, New York Giants
32 Stedman Bailey, St. Louis Rams
33 Stepfan Taylor, Arizona Cardinals
34 Tavon Austin, St. Louis Rams
35 Terrance Williams, Dallas Cowboys
36 Dion Jordan, Miami Dolphins
37 Tyler Eifert, Cincinnati Bengals
38 Tyler Wilson, Oakland Raiders
39 Vance McDonald, San Francisco 49ers
40 Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles
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