Discovery Plaza

April 14, 2026

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.

William A. Rariden, catcher of the Indianapolis Federal League Club, was born at Bedford, Ind., February 5, 1888. He began his professional play with Canton, of the Central League, in 1907, and stayed with that team in the Ohio-Pennsylvania League until the middle of 1909, when he joined the Boston club. He stayed with that team until the end of 1913, when he signed a Federal League contract.

Scott has been a remarkably reliable and timely clutch scorer throughout his 10-year NHL tenure. Roughly half of his career tallies have come with the Devils on the power play, and nearly one-fourth have been game-winners. In 2001-02, that number was nearly 50%.

One half of Braves' famous Sain-Spahn pitching combination that paced team to 1948 NL pennant. Won one and lost one in World Series vs. Cleveland. During season's play captured 15 decisions and dropped 12 with ERA of 3.71 - 13th best in the circuit. Led NL in ERA in 1947 with 2.33 mark; most innings pitched (290) and most shutouts (7). Won 21 and lost 10.

Richard established a single-season high in goals in 2002-03. Two goals came on the power play, two were shorthanded, and he had three game winners.

Per minute, Buechler ranked in the TOP 29% of the NBA in 3PM... Recorded across-the-board career-highs in 3rd season.

An early round draft choice from the Athletics, Diego notched six saves to parlay with six wins last season. Diego was once the property of the Cincinnati Reds.

Ted played 6 years in the W.H.L. and A.H.L. before getting his chance in the "Big League". A hard hitting defenceman, Ted is a former winner of the Eddie Shore Trophy for best defenceman in the American Hockey League.

Belted 2 Homers in opening day win, 4-10-82. Drilled 1500th career Hit, 4-21-82. Hit 2 Homers, 6-19-82.

The Augusta, flagship of the U. S. fleet, was lying at anchor in the Whangpoo River, just off Shanghai on August 20, 1937. The big ship's mission was to protect American interests in the stricken city; also to aid in evacuating refugees. Despite falling shells and exploding bombs the brave sailors aboard ship were very much in evidence, busy at their appointed tasks. Suddenly a shell - believed...

One of the newcomers to the St. Louis Browns this season is Sam West, outfielder who had played 6 years with the Washington Senators before being traded last December. West is a left hander, both in batting and throwing, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and weighs around 170 lbs. He was born in Longview, Texas, October 5, 1904, and at the age of 19 joined the professional ranks. He was bought by Washing...

In a Week 13 matchup against the Saints, Newton evened his starting record to 2-2 in the Superdome with a decisive 41-10 win over their division rivals in 2014. More importantly, Newton's season-best 114.0 passer rating, including 3 TDs and no picks, sparked the Panthers to four straight wins to close the season.

Detroit fans are looking for a big year from the hard-hitting out- fielder this season. In '65 Gates again proved he was a tough man to get out in a dangerous situation. The Bengal bruiser collected 43 RBIs on just 58 hits. Gates is strong and constant HR threat. Gates homered in his first big league time at bat

The best blocking tight end Bills have ever had, Jawn possesses excellent attitude and football sense. He took over as starting tight end in his rookie season.

Randy was a star athlete at Texas University. Many big league clubs were after him, but he chose to sign with the Cubs, his favorite team since the time he had become interested in baseball. He batted around .400 in three years of college ball. Batting champion of the Southwest Conference in 1945, 1946 and 1947. He also played backfield twice in the Cotton Bowl. Plays golf. Broke 100 the first ...

In a time of ancient Gods, Warlords and Kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero, She was Xena, a mighty princess forged in to the heat of battle. The Power, The Passion, The Danger. Her courage will change the world.

Two-time IHRA Top Fuel champion Gene Snow ranked fifth in 1990 NHRA competition, his second best Winston finish in a career that now spans four decades. "Snowman" finished fourth in 1988. His 1990 highlights included a career best 4.932 run in the third round at the Keystone Nationals prior to a runner-up finish to Gary Ormsby and two other second-place finishes. Snow is noted for pioneering th...

Kato has proved again the power of Gung-Fu by subduing four vicious criminals.

Brought up to Atlanta mid-way in '68, George flashed extraordinary pitching savvy for a hurler in his third year of professional ball. The smooth throwing southpaw launched his major league career in fine fashion with a 7-4 record and a fancy 2.88 E.R.A. George in the cousin of teammate Cecil Upshaw.

Another home town boy makes good. In 1945 he led the American League in seven departments. He led all fielders in 1944. He topped the league in putouts in both 1944 and 1945. He was an All American half back at The University of North Carolina. The Sporting News named him to their All Star Major League team of 1945. His batting average for 1947 was .256. This is his 5th Yankee season.

Gus signed a Yankee contract in '41 while playing City League ball in Birmingham. Except for 3 years in the Service, Gus was in the Yankee chain until '46. He was named on the All-Star team of every minor league in which he played. After hitting .321 for Kansas City in '47, Gus came up to the Yankees to stay. He was sold to the White Sox in '50 and came to the Bosox in November of '51.

The game's all-time leading scorer completed his 13th NHL season by heading the league in assists and the Kings in scoring. Gretzky was third in the NHL in points in 1991-92 and won his second straight Lady Byng Trophy. He entered the 1992-93 season holding or sharing 58 league records.

The Southern Ass'n. leading pitcher last season, Jack is back for another shot at the Majors in '54. Originally a First Baseman, he hit 36 Homers with Victoria in '47 and was purchased by the Giants in '48. With Minneapolis in '49 and Nashville in '51 he belted 40 and 47 Homers. In 1952 he devoted full time to pitching and won 6 at Minneapolis. A slugger in the Minors, Jack's future looked brig...

Jackson took home All-Pac-12 honors twice before deciding to hang up his USC uniform and set his sights on the NFL. "I am beyond blessed to have had the opportunity to compete as a Trojan!" he wrote on Instagram. "There is nothing like wearing that Cardinal and Gold."

As the Cards' leading pass receiver for the past three campaigns, Don starts his fifth year with the Cards. At Northwestern he set pass receiving records by catching 13 in one game and 378 yards gained in one season. All-America selection. Attended Schurz High in Chicago. With the Cardinals he holds record for most passes caught (181 in 4 years) and most passes caught in one game (10 against th...

Paul started in organized baseball in 1946 with the Toledo Mudhens and hit .317 in 144 games. He joined the Browns at the end of the season and appeared in 16 games for them. The next season he hit .248 in 135 games and last season his average was .276 for 103 games. Regarded as quite a prospect.

In general, Piedmont and Sweet Caporal card backs are the easiest to find in the 1909 T206 Set.

Kevin's first HR for Oakland was a grand slam vs. the Rays in May. He was Baseball America's No. 91 prospect in 2019. Kevin was acquired in the Matt Chapman trade with Toronto. Kevin went 4-for-9 in his first series against Toronto.

Dear Diary, The boys were all excited today. We had turned on a pop radio show on the BBC network and we heard the announcer play our record on the radio for the first time. It's called LOVE ME DO. If this one catches on, we'll be able to play in the big clubs all over England. Who knows... maybe someday we'll even appear on a television program! Ringo

Significantly smaller than today’s baseball cards, the 1909 T206 set cards measure approximately 1 7/16? wide by 2 5/8? tall.

Ask David Cassidy Q. Can you cover up your anger? A. No sir. If I'm mad at somebody, I know I just give myself away. It's written all over my face and I'm sure it shows in my attitude. I'm afraid I'm a dead give-away.

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: Gene Snow (Trading), Lee May (Baseball), Mark Martin (Trading), Cam Newton (Football), Don Stonesifer (Football), John Boozer (Baseball), Diego Segui (Baseball), Joe Adcock (Baseball), Dangerous Liaisons (Trading), Jack Harshman (Baseball), George Stone (Baseball), Ted Donato (Hockey), Ron Hansen (Baseball), Vince Carter (Basketball), Mike Evans (Football), Richard Park (Hockey), Wayne Gretzky (Hockey), Scott Niedermayer (Hockey), Neelix (Trading), and Dave Roberts (Baseball).