Belfast, Northern IrelandEst. 1898“The Crues”

Retro Crusaders Shirts

Classic Crues shirts in red and black, from the club’s election to the Irish League in 1949 to the title-winning sides of the 1970s. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Crusaders 1960s Retro Football Shirt Crusaders 1960s Retro Football Shirt
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Crusaders

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Crusaders 1960s Retro Football Shirt_0 1960s

Crusaders 1960s

£54.00
Short sleeve
Quick add · pick a size
£54.00
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro Crusaders football shirts

Crusaders kit timeline
  1. 1898Founded in Belfast
  2. 1921Seaview officially opened
  3. 1949Elected to the senior Irish League
  4. 1967First Irish Cup win
  5. 1968Irish Cup retained
  6. 1973First Irish League title

Red and black are the traditional colours of Crusaders, the Belfast club founded in 1898 and known as the Crues. Our retro Crusaders shirts bring back classic Crusaders kits, handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

Seaview and the senior league

Seaview, the club’s home in north Belfast, was officially opened on 3 September 1921. Crusaders waited a long time for senior status, and were finally elected to the Irish League in time for the 1949–50 season.

Cups and championships

The Crues won their first Irish Cup in 1967 and retained it in 1968. Their first league title followed in 1972–73, with another in 1975–76. More championships came in the 1990s and in 2014–15, 2015–16 and 2017–18, alongside further Irish Cup wins.

The Crusaders 1960s shirt

Our Crusaders 1960s Retro Football Shirt is a short sleeve design with a V-neck, made from organic cotton in a heritage engineered stripe. It recalls the decade of those first Irish Cup wins. Explore more clubs from the province in our retro Northern Irish club shirts collection, or add a name and number to make yours unique.

Crusaders shirt FAQs

Why are Crusaders called the Crues?+

Crues is a short form of Crusaders. The club is also known as the Hatchetmen.

When did Crusaders first win the Irish Cup?+

Crusaders won their first Irish Cup in 1967 and retained it the following year, in 1968.

Can I add a name and number to my Crusaders shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Crusaders shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.