The 1923 W572 strip cards are an important part of baseball card history. These hand-cut cards were issued in unperforated strips, requiring collectors to trim them, which often led to uneven edges and shapes. The set includes baseball players such as Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, as well as other players from the era, offering a record of the game in the 1920s. Printed on thin stock with a simple design, the W572 cards reflect a time when cards were produced more for utility than appearance. They are valued by collectors for their connection to an earlier time in the hobby. This example of Ty Cobb has creasing, rounding of corners and some paper loss on the surface.