Crusade Appraisal

Ryne Sandberg 2017 Panini Crusade Baseball Card

This item is a 2017 Panini Crusade baseball trading card featuring former Chicago Cubs second baseman, Ryne Sandberg. The card's primary colors are white and a prominent royal blue. The background design features a checkerboard pattern alternating between white and royal blue squares. Overlaying this pattern are stylized heraldic lion or dragon-like motifs in the opposing color of each square, creating a dynamic visual effect. Ryne Sandberg is depicted in a full-body action shot, mid-swing with a baseball bat, wearing a white uniform with blue pinstripes and a blue cap, typical of the Chicago Cubs. His name, 'RYNE SANDBERG', is printed in gold lettering across the top of the card. Towards the bottom, a black banner with a gold border displays 'PANINI CRUSADE' in white text, indicating the card's manufacturer and series. Below this banner, the word 'CHICAGO' is printed in white, referencing his team. The printing appears sharp and clear, suggesting good quality. The card itself appears to be in excellent condition with no visible creases, smudges, fading, or edge wear, indicating it has likely been well-preserved. There are no discernible manufacturer's marks or signatures beyond the 'Panini Crusade' branding. The design evokes a modern aesthetic typical of sports cards from the mid to late 2010s. The full, centralized image of the player and the prominent series branding are characteristic of contemporary trading card design.