Discovery Plaza

December 5, 2025

Discovery Plaza is the 1000 square foot forecourt leading to the Card Cyber Museum - a daily exhibition of 60 sports cards waiting to be discovered beneath your feet! Inspired by the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, where celebrities leave their handprints in concrete, our Plaza features digital frames embedded in the ground - beneath bulletproof glass. Each day brings a new rotation of cards showcasing the incredible sets found within the museum. Click any colored text square to flip it and reveal the card front, or click any card image to view full details.

Originally inspired by Piet Mondrian's neoplasticism style with bold primary colors, Discovery Plaza invites you to uncover the stories behind the cards.

A valuable man in the Dodgers' second line of defense, "Rube" is one of the most dependable catchers in Baseball. He has a strong, accurate arm and loves to mow down runners trying to steal. Breaking in with Erwin in '44, he led his League at Davenport in '46 with .354 and was tops in Fielding. In '48, he advanced to the Cubs hitting .275 and joined the Brooks in '51.

Burras, who ranked third in the WNBA in field goal percentage in 1999, scored a season-high 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds in an 80-69 win over Cleveland on June 28, 2000.

A hard shooter that plays a great stay-at-home game, Kovacevic got a brief look from the Jets in 2021-22 after putting up strong numbers with the AHL's Manitoba Moose. On March 12, he opened the scoring with his ninth tally of the season in the first period before setting up goals by Cole Maier and Mikey Eyssimont in the middle frame of a 6-1 road win over the Belleville Senators.

Started at Amundsen high in home town where he batted .457 in senior year. Smashed out .329 average with Los Angeles last season. Made pro debut with Des Moines and led circuit in homers. Had late season tryout with Cubs in 1947 and hit homer with bases loaded. Cubs won, 4-3.

Ralph showed his mettle, when he rose from a Private to a Major in the Marine Rangers during World War II. Known as a real scrapper, he had trials with the Yankees in 1947, '48 and '49 and finally stuck in 1950. A good receiver, he's been used mostly as a bullpen catcher and a pinch-hitter. Ralph started in pro ball in 1939 and had his best year at Kansas City in 1948, when he hit .302. In 1947...

Despite missing 19 games last season, Jacques made it nine straight years that he has scored 20 goals. He has a booming slap shot, is a hard skater and checker. Jacques has one of the best wrist shots in the NHL.

Almost certainly a lottery pick lock before his season ended lost January, Derek still was accorded Second Team All-SEC honors. Anderson eamed all-tournament honors at the 1996-97 Great Alaska Shootout, and was instrumental in the Wildcats' 1996 NCAA Championship.

Ray's first TOPPS card was: 1978 #674. His first major league Grand Slam: 7-19-79.

Following a career in which he scored more points (1,545) in Big Ten games than any player in conference history, starpshooting Shawn was named The Sporting News Player of the Year for 1994-95.

A product of the Yankees' farm system, Steve came up with the Yanks in 1946 after spending 3 years in Military Service. He batted .302 in 46 games, was sent to Kansas City in '47, and was recalled in '48. After the '48 season, Steve was traded to the White Sox and hit .234 in '49. At Sacramento in '50, he batted .291, drove in 99 runs and smacked 30 Homers. The Tigers drafted him for '51. Steve...

Gerry won 10 straight games to backstop Boston's Stanley Cup Playoff triumph in 1969-70. Horseracing is his hobby, and he owns a thoroughbred. Was originally a Toronto product. Leading AHL goalie, 1964-65. "Cheesy" is one of the league's quickest wits

Gus Edward Zernial nicknamed "Ozark Ike" after the comic strip character of the same name. A year after he started in organized ball at Waycross, Georgia, he entered military service and was away during 1943-44-45. On October 1, 1950, he tied the major league record for most home runs in a double-header, hitting four in the first game and three in the second. In 1951 led A.L. in homeruns (33) a...

I wanted to let Norton know what he was getting into, so I gave the Hoot Owl signal. I listened and heard the owl call not too far away. But there were no soldiers! Up in a tree sat a smug, fat old owl winking at us. Norton didn't signal - it was the owl! I reckon he's got as much right to hoot as we have. We galloped away fast as we could!

In 2021, Adalberto joined only four other post-1900 players (including Negro League stars Eddie Dwight and Cool Papa Bell) with 15+ SBs in 35 or fewer games.

A confluence of Cold War drama, "B" movie mania, brilliant, if grisly, artwork and imaginative storytelling produced this non-sports legend. Topps creators Len Brown and Woody Gelman scripted an invasion of Earth by Martians, armed with lethal weaponry and means to mutate insects into monstrous killers. Norm Saunders and others painted Wally Wood and Bob Powell drawings for card fronts that gra...

Miller James Huggins, manager of St. Louis Nationals, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 24, 1871. He started his professional career in 1900 at Mansfield, and two years later signed with the St. Paul team of the American Association and played with that team for two seasons. He became a member of the Cincinnati Reds in 1904, and remained there until 1910, when he was traded to the St. Louis N...

Today one of the diamond's top fielding shortstops, Ed began playing baseball as a pitcher. In high school, he had a 15-1 record and pitched a no-hitter. Ed led the A.L. shortstops with 97 double plays in '63.

The 1973-74 season was shortened for Billy by an injury but he expects to be in peak condition this year. He was the ABA Player of the Year & MVP in 1972-73 when he led the league with a record 216 steals. Billy led the Cougars in 16 categories in 1972-73.

Floyd "Pep" Young, who has been playing every position in the infield with the exception of first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1933, made his baseball debut with Fayetteville, in 1928, as an outfielder. In 1929 he played with High Point; in 1930, Columbus; in 1931, Wichita, and in 1932, Tulsa. The following year he was used as a utility infielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates, farmed out...

Harry Gumbert did not set the baseball world on fire with his pitching last year he was not too good on occasion, but far from bad - but he brought one honor to the New York Giants. Gumbert was the outstanding fielding pitcher in the National League in 1940. In 35 games. Harry did not make an error, while contributing 65 assists. As a pitcher, Harry fell off from his great year in 1939 by winni...

Gavin found a groove early in 2024, posting a 1.35 ERA over a three-start span in which foes hit just .183. Says skipper Dave Roberts: "Each time he's out there, he's just continuing to build confidence."

Alvin Ralph Dark nicknamed "AI". Started in baseball with Boston in 1946 but was sent to Milwaukee in the American Association the next year. Bounced back to Boston in 1948 where he was Rookie Of The Year and was traded to the Giants in December of 1949, where he has been playing successfully since. A fine fielder, "AI" led the N.L. shortstops in double piays 1951-52; in '51 he also led league ...

Autographed 1909 T206 Set cards do exist but a large discovery of faked ones was made in 2018.

Fred is working with the Red Sox farm team at Louisville in an attempt to work his way back to the Big Leagues. The righthander began pitching in pro ball in 1960. In his sophomore season, Fred compiled a sensational 15-1 record as he struck out 132 in 108 innings. Fred had a 3-1 record in the Texas League last season.

The former Olympian was voted Player of the Year and All-Star center for the 1960-61 season in a poll of the NBA players themselves. Although ranking only 18th in the league among the top scorers, big Bill has been most responsible for making the Celtics the great club it is. His two greatest assets are tremendous rebounding ability and uncanny defensive tactics. He has been a member of the Cel...

In his rookie year as a Pittsburgh Pirate outfielder, Dave hit .282 swinging from the left side of the plate.

Won 16 letters as an athlete at Lombard College in Illinois, starring in baseball, football, basketball and track. Broke into pro ball as a pitcher in Moline, Ill., in 1924, but shifted to outfielding. Led Pacific Coast League in stolen bases in 1928 and went up to Cincinnati. Played two years with Reds, and two in Columbus; now with Chicago White Sox. Outfielder. Last year hit .375 in 161 game...

One of the leading batters of the Southern League is Walter French, Knoxville outfielder. Last year, playing with Little Rock, he swatted .336 in 152 games. French is a left hand batter, but throws right handed. Before going to the Southern League, he spent several seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics. His best year at hat with Philadelphia was in 1925, when he hit .370 in 67 games, French w...

A fine defensive player, Dave led the Texas League in fielding and assists in 1965. He is quick, extremely agile behind the plate and owns one of the most accurate throwing arms in the Houston organization. Dave has also seen action at the "hot corner."

A prime factor in the Tigers' 1968 pennant winning season, Willie finished 2nd in the league in home runs and 4th in batting. Detroit first spotted Willie when he was just 14 years old! Willie batted .304 in the World Series vs. St. Louis.

Today's Curated Selection

Our curators select cards of interest every day of the year for display in the digital frames embedded in the ground beneath bulletproof glass on our Discovery Plaza. Today we have cards such as: Adalberto Mondesi (Baseball), Ellis Kinder (Baseball), Ray Jacobs (Football), Fred Newman (Baseball), Harry (Gunboat) Gumpert (Baseball), The Warning (Trading), Bob Tolan (Baseball), Baltimore Colts (Football), Dave Bell (Baseball), Cooper Kupp (Football), Roger Brown (Basketball), Jacques Lemaire (Hockey), Earl Hamilton (Baseball), Bobby Adams (Baseball), Glenn Bass (Football), Ralph Houk (Baseball), Walter French (Baseball), Scott Brosius (Baseball), Sam Hubbard (Football), and Johnny Briggs (Baseball).