Chuck,
Good idea, I guess since this was an "original" find from an old attic, it surprises me but when I look at the card now it is certainly short side to side. Possibly also just cut short at the printers since none of the other cards graded authentic or altered. The card to me looks off in terms of miscut almost diamond cut but good idea! Maybe a kid trimmed it then thought.....what would Dr Beckett think in 70 years from now? I bought my first year Beckett in NYC on vacation in 1979 and was introduced to the wonders of cards 40 years ago! Time flies~!!
Peace, Mike