Discovery Plaza

April 2, 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.

Drafted off Montreal list in June, Gary was a staunch Springfield defender last season, his fifth in pro minors. Prematurely balding, Gary has speed and good shot off a point. He led AHL defensemen in goal scoring last season. Gary has spent over 100 minutes in penalties each of five pro years.

A three-time MLB All-Star Game pick, Luis continued to dominate with his vicious fastball/slider combo in 2024. Highlights included seven shutout innings against Colorado (4/20) and the Angels (6/2).

Kevin, a poster boy for modern defensive metrics, has become dangerous at the dish, as well. The Rays sorely missed the overall package when he was out with a broken hand in 2016, going 14-34 (.292) in his absence, compared to 48-54 (.471) in his starts.

The New Orleans Saints, the newest addition to professional football, has been a long time coming. New Orleans football buffs have wanted a team of their own for years. Now their wish has come true. They'll support their team all the way.

Nicklas' rookie season was a huge success. He led Sweden to the gold medal at the 1991 World Championships and played in the Canada Cup last fall, then quickly became recognized as one of the best point men to enter the NHL in many years. His blasts from the blueline forced penalty killing units all over the league to key on him and open up more room near the net. His quickness keys Wings' tran...

After compiling a fine 5-1 record for Richmond last season Eli was called up to the Yankees. He won his first start against the Chicago White Sox. A graduate of American Legion ball. Eli broke into pro ball in '53. He won 17 at San Jose in 1955 and missed the 1957 and 1958 seasons while serving in the Army. Eli won the most games in the Venezuela Lg. last winter

During his long career as a shortstop with the St. Louis Cardinals Marty was regarded as one of the greatest, became known as "Mr. Shortstop." After playing with the Cardinals from 1940, he was appointed their manager in 1951, bringing the team to a third place finish. He was released in November, signed with Browns as player-coach. Became manager after start of season.

You'll seldom see anyone tangle with "Bad John" Ferguson, a rock 'em-sock 'em type who serves as the Canadiens' bodyguard. He's not a fancy skater, but doesn't need to be. Had fine Stanley Cup Playoff series last year. "Fergie" trains horses in the off season!

In 113 games for the Yanks in 1951. Drove in 49 runs. Recorded 10 circuit smashes. Had a .259 batting average. Big John has been in baseball since 1930. In the majors since 1936, except for a short time at Kansas City in 1950. Up to 1952, Johnny had hit 351 big-time homers.

Don, a fielding whiz, comes up to the Dodgers advertised as "the International League's best Third Baseman in the last 10 years." At Montreal in 1952 he hit .293, drove in 70 Runs, and led the Loop in Triples with 15. Don started in the Dodger system with a .295 Average at Valdosta in '47. He batted .283 at Nashua in 1948 and .280 at Ft. Worth in 1950. Don walloped a Home-Run his first time at ...

"Where are we? Have any notion, skipper?" asks Landon. "Three hundred and twenty light years from Earth," Taylor answers confidently. "On an unnamed planet in the constellation of Orion."

The righthander became a key figure in the Angel bullpen in '65. Aubrey was originally the property of the Tigers and the Mets. Aubrey pitched a four-hitter in his first start

A big-bopping, powerfully framed slugger who looks and acts the part of an eventual cleanup hitter in The Show, Tyler has serious longball potential. On June 9, 2024, Locklear made his presence felt in his big-league debut, smacking an RBI double to right field in the seventh inning of Seattle's 6-5, 10-inning road victory over Kansas City.

Mikhael's training as a wide receiver as one showed in 2003, as he tied for the NFL tight end lead in yards per reception (including four of 30 yards or more). Going long distances with the pigskin is nothing new to Ricks who, as a senior wideout for Stephen F. Austin University, set the NCAA Division II record with 28.9 yards per grab.

Wild Bill had shot Coe. Just as he fell, Bill heard footsteps behind him. Thinking it was Coe's partner, Bill turned and fired. But it was Bill's friend, Jim William! It was a tragedy. William died in Bill's arms. He didn't want to stay any longer in Abilene. Finished as a law officer, Wild Bill went to Deadwood. Bill began to relax and enjoy himself-but not for long.

Starred in Baseball, football and basketball at the University of Illinois and captained the championship ball nine in 1922. Was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals that year and sent to Houston in the Texas League two years later. Finished 7th among the leading batters of the Texas League with an average of .361 in 124 games, in 1925. Was bought by the Chicago White Sox. Spent three years in Chi...

Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Browns is supposed to have the ideal batting. stance, being perfectly free and relaxed. Tight muscles mean a cramped swing and loss of power in hitting the ball. Practice swinging before a mirror at home to see whether you are getting the easy freedom in stepping to meet the pitch while putting your legs, back and arms into the swing. Don't take your eye off the ...

In 2024, Tanner made big-league history. He was second starter since 1920 with a sub-2.00 ERA in his first 12 season starts with one or less total HRS allowed and a 5/1 K/BB ratio.

Picked by the Eagles on the 7th draft in '63, Lee Roy came to the Packers in '64 with the Eagles' No. 1 '64 pick in a trade for Jim Ringo and Earl Gros. He intercepted an 87 yard TD pass in '63 and repeated in '65 with a 42 yard TDer.

Bob led the NFL in the interception department in '65. He made 9 grabs, running them back for 78 yards with one TD. He averaged 8.7 yards return. Bob has a lifetime record of 37 grabs for 575 yards, averaging 15.6 yards a return.

Johnson, who ranked in the top five in the NBA in rebounds and blocks while with the Nuggets in 1996-97, tied his career high with eight blocks this season in a game against Toronto.

1909 T206 Set cards were often glued into scrapbooks or affixed to other surfaces and, as a result, they are often found with paper loss on them from when they were removed.

The fireballing Brooklyn Dodger right-handed hurler struck out 100 opposing botters in 43 games last year.

In 1948, Stan tied the major league record for Shortstops by taking part in 5 Double Plays in 1 game. His first full season in the Big Leagues was 1946 with the Dodgers. The Pirates bought him in 1948 and he hit .290 and led all National League Shortstops in Assists with 475. Stan's play fell off in '49 after he was hit in the head by a pitched ball and in '50, he hit .257. A War Veteran, he we...

With his first NBA crown finally in the books, you might think that James could play pressure-free hoops in 2012-13. But then again, reigning champs always have to bring their "A" game. James, no doubt, was ready for the title defense, starting the year with 26 points and 10 boards against the Celtics.

W. R. Johnston, first baseman of the Cleveland Americans, was born at Cleveland, Tenn., September 9, 1887. His professional start was with Chattanooga, of the Southern League, in 1909. The following season the Cincinnati Nationals tried him out, but sent him to Buffalo, of the International League, which in turn shipped him back to Chattanooga. In 1911 New Orleans tried him, and he played so we...

With the addition of players such as Paul Kariya, Oleg Tverdovsky and Valeri Karpov, Stu's presence should be of utmost importance to the Mighty Ducks in '94-95. He's a tough customer who 1939 always sticks up for his teammates.

Sammy Ellis: A 23-year-old fireball, Sammy hurled a no-hitter in the minors. The righthanded pitcher struck out 192 men in 192 innings in '63. Mel Queen: Mel, a twenty-two-year-old lefthanded hitter, exploded for 25 home runs 26 doubles and 78 RBIs with San Diego in the P.C.L. in 1963.

"Flip's" 105 RBI's in '52 was tops in the American League. He was also 1 of 3 men in the teague to score over 100 runs. In '51, his 4 Homers with the bases loaded tied a Major League record. Al started his career in '42 and had a Lifetime Miner League Batting Average of well over .300. The Indians gave him brief trials in '47, '48 and '49. In '50 Al led the AL with 37 Homers and topped 3rd sack...

A former Tough Enough contestant, Cameron has found her place in the WWE landscape supporting Brodus Clay. An expert dancer, the young "Funkadactyl" helps Brodus ignite the WWE Universe into a frenzy before his matches, helping him to victory.

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: Harry McGurdy (Baseball), Gary Bergman (Hockey), Vern Stephens (Baseball), A former Tough Enough contestant, Cameron has found her place in the WWE landscape supporting Brodus Clay. An expert dancer, the young "Funkadactyl" helps Brodus ignite the WWE Universe into a frenzy before his matches, helping him to victory. (Trading), Glory Johnson (Basketball), Smoky Burgess (Baseball), Philipp Grubauer (Hockey), Dontrelle Willis (Baseball), Rogers Hornsby (Baseball), Tanner Houck (Baseball), Kathryn Janeway - Reflections (Trading), Mikhael Ricks (Football), Eli Grba (Baseball), Lou Creekmur (Football), LeBron James (Basketball), Tyler Locklear (Baseball), Laurin Pepper (Baseball), Moose McCormick (Baseball), Don Hoak (Baseball), and Luis Castillo (Baseball).