Some names in the hobby have more staying power than others. For football, Topps Chrome and rookie autographs are one of those matches. For the 2013 Topps Chrome Football Rookie Autographs, it's all about on-card signatures, a big checklist and the usual assortment of Refractors. Even with a crop of first-year players that lack the pop of the past few years, it's still one of the stronger sets that shouldn't break too many budgets.
Rookie Autographs are one of the keys to 2013 Topps Chrome Football. Landing one per hobby box, there are 62 players in the set. Add in nine different numbered parallels for each and there are plenty of options for set builders, player collectors, team collectors and those who simply want to sample the product. Yes, there are some less desirable players on the checklist, but the moderate box prices lessen the risk somewhat.
Part of the lasting appeal of Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs is that they fall into the realm of mass appeal. Ultra high-end sets like National Treasures and Five Star have their fans. The cards in those sets also command a lot of attention. However, with so few available, their reach is a lot more limited. 2013 Topps Chrome Football is a fairly cheap set. It also has a lot of history behind it. The result is that the cards are widely traded, often commanding a premium over similar rookie autographs.
Below is a detailed look at all of the 2013 Topps Chrome Football Rookie Autographs. There is a complete checklist, gallery, team info and redemptions. If you're looking for a specific card, click on the player's name or card image to shop for singles on eBay.
2013 Topps Chrome Football Rookie Autographs Visual Guide
7 Gavin Escobar, Dallas Cowboys #/600
11 Montee Ball, Denver Broncos #/600
14 Keenan Allen, San Diego Chargers #/600
17 Ezekiel Ansah, Detroit Lions #/600
19 Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota Vikings #/447
29 Joseph Randle, Dallas Cowboys
31 Jarvis Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers
45 E.J. Manuel, Buffalo Bills #/447
54 Stepfan Taylor, Arizona Cardinals #/600
63 Manti Te'o, San Diego Chargers #/447
76 Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles #/600
81 Jordan Reed, Washington Redskins #/600
94 Markus Wheaton, Pittsburgh Steelers #/600
98 Landry Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers #/600
106 Barkevious Mingo, Cleveland Browns #/600
114 Denard Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
121 Dion Jordan, Miami Dolpins #/600
137 Luke Joeckel, Jacksonville Jaguars
152 Josh Boyce, New England Patriots #/600
162 Matt Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles #/447
166 Eric Fisher, Kansas City Chiefs #/447
170 Marcus Lattimore, San Francisco 49ers #/600
181 Quinton Patton, San Francisco 49ers #/600
188 Vance McDonald, San Francisco 49ers #/600
197 Marquise Goodwin, Buffalo Bills #/600
199 Dee Milliner, New York Jets #/600
207 Matt Elam, Baltimore Ravens #/600
218 Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers #/447