Discovery Plaza

April 25, 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.

Now in his second major league year after three in minors. Was outfielder with New Orleans in 1952 but was switched to first base by Pirates in 1953 spring training and played 74 games at that position. Stayed above, .300 for most of 1953 until slowed down by an injury near end of season.

Jim is one of the Yankees' good young infield prospects. He was with the Yankees during all of the 1952 season, a year which saw them win their fourth straight World Championship. He appeared in 42 games and hit .263. In 1951 Jim was with San Francisco; was ranked as the second best fielding shortstop in the league. He hit .310 with Binghamton during his first year in organized ball.

Started in 1940 with Marshall Club of East Texas League and hit .274. Following season with Monroe of Cotton State League he batted .346, and moved up to Shreveport for 6 games and White Sox for 7. Next season with St. Paul but only played part of year when called into service. Returned to Milwaukee in 1946, then up to White Sox for end of season. Last year he played 137 games for Chisox and hi...

This precocious Czech-born center came fast last season, achieving all-star recognition. And to climax the campaign, he scored 21 points in the playoffs, breaking the mark set by Gordie Howe. A star at the age of 22.

"So!" exclaims the Joker, pointing a finger at one of the men, "The lie detector shows that you are the traitor. But you no longer have the copy of the formula on you. What did you do with it?" Before the Joker can stop him, the crook swallows a pellet of poison. "You'll never torture me!" he gasps, as he falls to the floor. Only the Cat Woman knows where to find the formula now!"

The First Lady greets King Hassan II of Morocco as her husband, President John F. Kennedy looks on.

A series of injuries slowed Taliaferro down in the early stages of 1954 but he came on fast late in the season. Has completely recovered now and is set to regain his slot as the Colts best back, which he held in 1954. A great runner, an above average passer, a fine receiver, and a dependable punter, Taliaferro is considered by many to be the best all-around back in the game.

Injuries to a couple of Met regulars gave Kevin his big opportunity in 1968. He appeared in 58 games and flashed a brilliant glove at both second and third base. Kevin is a line-drive hitter and will be battling for the hot corner slot this year. Kevin's favorite way of relaxing is reading.

"Blackie" broke into the Big Leagues with the Red Sox in '47, went to the Browns in '48, the Senators in '49 and finally the White Sox in '51. He started his pro ball career in '41 with Owensboro of the Kitty League. He moved up to Greensboro in '42, Scranton in '43 and after 2 years in the Service came back to Scranton in '46 to play third and second and bat .289. Sam's best major league year ...

Walter Perry Johnson, pitcher of the Washington American League team, was born in Humboldt, Kan., November 6, 1888. He first played ball as a member of a high school team near Los Angeles, when he was fifteen years old. In 1907, when pitching for a semi-professional town team of Weiser, Idaho, Joe Cantillon, then manager of the Washington Club, decided to investigate the various tales told of a...

One of the most complete backcourt men in pro basketball history, West set 4 playoff records last season: points (556), assists (135), scoring average (30.9 pts.) and single-game high (53). Jerry has appeared in nine All-Star games.

Victor became the third member of the Angels 2022 MLB Draft Class to reach the big leagues when he debuted on June 30, 2023, firing two innings of one-hit relief against the D-backs. The well-built Oklahoma State product had made just 18 appearances on the farms ahead of his call, dominating with an upper-90s fastball and wipeout slider.

Whitey is a team man, and an excellent ball player. He's a quiet fellow, who does a top notch job day after day, but he's sometimes overlooked for some of the more spectacular players. He was an outfielder throughout his career until 1951 when the Giants needed help at first base. He worked hard and by the end of the season, was an expert at his new position. The Giants won the pennant with him...

Burns was one of the league's marquee offseason acquisitions and made an instant impact up front for the Giants in 2024. The premier edge talent froze offensive linemen all year with his signature spin move on his way to tallying 8.5 sacks, good enough for second most on the team.

With the arrival of Sam Perkins, Green had to adjust to a reserve role in 1990/91, but his high-intensity style of play allowed him to flourish. Green has become the Lakers' ironman despite his all-out, hustling personality, playing in every Laker game for three consecutive seasons.

Discharged last May after 2 years in the Army, Karl spent the '53 season learning Major League Baseball with the Red Sox. Before entering Service, he showed great promise in the Minors. With Birmingham in '50, Karl hit .321, with 23 Homers, 14 Triples, 29 Doubles and 100 RBI's. He was batting .320 in 63 games at Louisville in '51 when called into the Army. Karl just joined the Red Sox when he w...

The Rams looked at Sean in 1992, and decided that with his size and quickness, he could be a great one. After an impressive rookie year that included All-Rookie honors, Gilbert began to live up to that potential with a dominating second season that ended with a trip to the Pro Bowl.

The Knicks' finest free throw shooter, Bill teams well with Walt Frazier to give the Knicks' a quick attack. The two combine in executing spectacular plays through the so-called "back-door" to the basket. One of the game's outstanding passers, he works ceaselessly and diligently on his defensive tactics. He has 987 assists to his credit.

Tipping the scales at 240 and measuring 6'4", the Cleveland Indian first baseman connected for 28 homers.

Although only 23 years old and a veteran of but three major league campaigns, he has the distinction of being oldest of Pirates in continuous service. Was ten-letter man at Purdue University. Pitched no-hit game for Waco in 1950, his first and only minor league season. Fine fast ball his chief asset.

McAvoy shoulders the offensive weight for Boston's blueline corps and helped the power play click in 2021-22. As the Bruins faced the Montreal Canadiens in a heated Original Six battle on Nov. 14, 2021, McAvoy scored a pair of goals, including a man-advantage marker 2:14 into the third period to kick off the Bruins' four-goal frame en route to a 5-2 home victory.

A gifted receiver, Ray bounced back from an injury-riddled '66 season to average an excellent 15.8 yards per catch. His longest was a 65 yd. bomb.

Started the 1951 season with Dodgers. In 35 games, hitting .226. Finished the campaign with Cincinnati. In 41 games, hitting .320. Had 3 home runs, 1 triple, 9 doubles. In addition to the Dodgers and Reds, Hank has played for the Indians and the Cubs. First hit majors in 1941.

A valuable player to have on a ball club. Has played every infield position and in outfield in the big league. Four times batted better than .300. Hails from Swampscott, Mass., and first attracted attention as ball player at Lynn English High School. Grabbed by Chicago Cubs in 1919. Sent to Kansas City in 1921, recalled and has been big leaguer ever since. Went to Phillies in 1925. Bought by Re...

Allan was Jazz' leading playmaker with 383 Assists in 1980-81. He also had 63 Steals and a game-high of 18 Points. Allan led Virginia Tech to NIT Finals in 1972-73.

Making a valiant effort to gain himself a regular berth in the New York Yankee outfield is young Tommy Henrich. This is Henrich's fourth season with the World Champions. He sold himself to them as a free agent at the close of the 1936 season. Last season, in 99 games, Tommy hit .277, seven points above his previous season's average, drove across 57 runs, and scored 64 himself. He is an excellen...

Billy's work in the World Series will never be forgotten. He had 12 hits in 24 at bats for a .500 average. His 12 hits tied the former Series high. However, Billy got his in 6 games, and the four players previously who had that many made them in seven and eight game series. He had 2 homers, 2 triples and a double among the hits. He wound up with 23 total bases, breaking a six game mark set by B...

One of the most dangerous batters in the Pacific Coast League. He is now playing with Oakland, but has seen service with Seattle and Mission in the same league. Last year played with Seattle and batted .302 in 103 games, hitting 10 home runs. Scott is a native of California, as he was born at Stockton, in 1899. He is 5 ft. 111?2 in. tall and weighs 175 lbs. He began playing professional ball wi...

Luscious Luke Easter - the "luscious" is not meant to be a descriptive adjective - that's his first name. There is a luscious quality to the sound of his bat connecting with a pitched ball. Luscious to Indian fans, but terrifying to the opposition. Began in organized ball in 1949 with San Diego of the Pacific Coast League, batting .363 for 80 games. Called up to the Indians for 21 games.

Grant halted a furious North Stars offense by stopping 46 shots in 4-3 Oilers win in overtime, 10-9-83. He received 2 assists vs. Jets, 11-6-83. Fuhr appeared in the '84 All Star Game in New Jersey.

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: First Lady Greets King Hassan II Of Morocco (Trading), Tommy Davis (Baseball), Jerry West (Basketball), Hank Edwards (Baseball), Roger Peckinpaugh (Baseball), Brian Evans (Basketball), Poison Pellet (Trading), Bella Alarie (Basketball), Jim Kaat (Baseball), Dick Groat (Baseball), Sam Dente (Baseball), Bob Friend (Baseball), Karl Olson (Baseball), Ray Poage (Football), Ernie Grunfeld (Basketball), Todd Helton (Baseball), Billy Martin (Baseball), Sean Gilbert (Football), Stan Mikita (Hockey), and Cade Horton (Baseball).