Discovery Plaza

August 5, 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.

Jim Outlaw, the ranking hitter of the 17 rookies on the Boston Bees' roster this year, started his baseball career as an infielder but has since been converted to an outfielder. Jim, a graduate of Auburn College, hit .351 for Decatur of the Three-I League in 1935, .330 for Nashville in 1936. In 1938, while with Syracuse of the International League, he was the third ranking batsman of the league...

She was selected by Chicago Sky in the expansion draft, February 14, 2006. Entered the 2006 season needing only 2 points to reach the 700-point plateau in her WNBA career. Set a single-season career-high free-throw percentage (735) in 2005.

After establishing himself as one of the most brilliant-fielding first basemen in the American League with the New York Yankees, "Babe" Dahlgren finds himself in new surroundings for 1941. The flashy first-sacker was sold to the Boston Braves by the Yankees. Not a terrific hitter, Dahlgren was a timely batter with the Yankees, and stood out as a defensive bulwark. Last year, he hit only .264 bu...

I Think I Love You. I'm sleepin' and right in the middle of a good dream, Like all at once I wake up From something that keeps knockin' at my brain. Before I go insane I hold my pillow to my head And spring up in my bed Screamin' out the words I dread, "I think I love you, I think I love you." This morning I woke up with this feeling I didn't know how to deal with And so I just decided to mysel...

"I started punting a football when I was seven years old. When I was growing up, all the kids in my neighborhood wanted to be running backs and wide receivers, and I wanted to do something different. There's so much competition in those areas I figured I'd do something no one thought of. So I worked on kicking field goals and punting, and I developed punting a little bit better. In my sophomore...

Fred Frankhouse was only 16 years old when he signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, but it was not until 1927 that he actually started pitching major-league ball, spending 5 years in the minor leagues. He pitched for the Cardinals until the end of the 1930 season, when he joined the Boston Bees, pitching with them until the end of the 1935 season, when he. was traded to the Brooklyn D...

Julius led 76ers to NBA finals last season. He scored 40 points in final game vs. Portland, equalling his season's high. "Dr. J" has a spectacular style punctuated by his net-ripping, backboard-shaking dunk shots. As a 7th grader, Julius could already palm a basketball.

In addition to the 1909 T206 "The Big Four" (rare cards), the set has two other tough rarities - St. Louis versions of Bill O’Hara and Ray Demmitt.

MY ADVICE TO YOUNGSTERS by Rip Repulski. My advice is never give up. Things really get rough in baseball when you start out. They are still pretty rough at times. I have played every classification in baseball and know. My trouble was getting down when things were going bad - but not any more. You learn that as you go along. I'm not saying not to worry, because everyone worries at one time or a...

"Mighty Mo" played fullback for Maryland. In every game he outgained all his opposition combined in total yardage. Everybody's All-American. Outstanding player in Sugar Bowl. Student in off-season. Goes pro in 1952.

Jose's 31 home runs in 2019 represented an Astros record for a second baseman, and they were the most in MLB lore for keystoner in 500 or fewer ABs.

M.L. rates with the consistent small forwards in the game. Although listed at 6'6", he plays bigger than his height in all phases of basketball and plays the "three-man" spot in Pistons' disciplined fastbreak attack. M.L. is quick and can put the ball on the floor to drive past foes with blazing speed.

One of the most accomplished players of his generation, Garnett has won an NBA regular season MVP and an NBA Championship. He has also graced the cover of Sports Illustrated five times and ranks among the more recognizable athletes on the planet.

7 Carlos enjoyed his first full season as a starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs in 2003. At the tender age of 22, the burly native of Venezuela topped the Cubs with 214 innings pitched. He surrendered only 9 home runs while playing in often-windy Wrigley Field. His earned run average of 3.11 was the seventh-best in the National League.

A relief pitcher for the Giants before going to Mexican League. Reinstated last season, and again slated for relief duty. Made a starter after season was under way. Wound up with 18-4 record for an .818 percentage, best in League, and an earned run average of 2.71 - the League's second best. Had an 11-game winning streak. Pitched 4 successive shutouts. Had 5 in all.

Leo is one of NHL's top body checkers. Orig inally a Boston prospect, he went to Toronto, and after two years with Leafs, was reclaimed by Bruins.

Al, one of the regulars in All-Star competition, is one of baseball's greats. He is just nearing his peak years. Al won the A.L. batting title in 1955.

Hal began the 1954 season with Pittsburgh, and after appearing in 28 games for the Pirates, he went to the Chicago Cubs where he got in 51 games. He hit .163 for the season. Hal began in baseball in 1941. He first came to the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of the 1948 season. He had hit .321 for the Cards' Rochester farm that year, playing at third base as well as the out...

President John F. Kennedy speaks to a joint session of Congress as he gives his State of the Union Address.

From '45 to '52 Jack tried to make the Majors as a 1st baseman. He switched to pitching and joined the Sox staff in '54. His 14 wins and 4 shutouts in '54 made him a Sox regular.

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.

A top scorer for the Flyers, Reggie set NHL record with 80 Goals during 1975-76 season. The Flyers traded three players to get Reggie in 1974.

After 10 years in the uniform of the Yankees, Charlie was traded to the Tigers for the 1950 season. In 50 games for the Bengals he hit .314. Had 1 double, 3 triples, 2 homers. Graduated with a BS degree from the University of Maryland, where he has established scholarships for young athletes. To Yanks after 2 years in minors. Became part of baseball's most feared outfield. In the service 1 year.

Devers needed a mere nine games in Triple-A before reaching Boston at 20 in 2017. He's ripped 166 XBHs and driven in 228 runs in both of his 500-PA seasons, the latest of which was 2021, when he was an AL All-Star and Silver Slugger awardee.

Even in what was an abbreviated season for Chas, the outfielder proved to be a major plus with his glove, finishing in the 89th percentile for Outs Above Average in 2024 - his fourth straight season in the top 13% of Baseball. In the four years going back to 2021, McCormick is fourth in the Majors among left fielders, having prevented seven runs.

Hank won top honors in every minor league he's played in. As a freshman in '54, he hit a homer in every N.L. park. Last season he was the leading Brave hitter.

His bat played big part in winning of American League championship by Senators in 1933. A left-handed hitter, although he throws right-handed. Started out to be a pitcher and twirled for Columbia, S. C., in 1920, but shifted to outfielding and he's been a fly catcher ever since. Ten times batted over .300 in American League. Washington bought him in 1921 and he remained with the club until trad...

Led way for California's powerful rushing attack in 1991, earning first-team All-America honors ...Helped open holes for running back Russell White and rest of ground gainers who combined to average 214.6 rushing yards per game...Credited with making key blocks on pair of 1-yard touchdown runs by White in narrow victory over UCLA...Three-year starter.

Korea: During the week of July 31st, the Korean war reached one of its most critical stages. Our commander issued orders that there was to be no more retreat... we were to "Stand or die." The enemy attacked in full force and every man steeled for the weight of the attack.

Oklahoma State point guard Doug Gottlieb had this to say about Desmond Mason, the 17th selection of the 2000 NBA Draft: "He's had a couple of (dunks] that Vince Carter would be in awe of. Desmond does things that humans aren't supposed to do. During warmups other teams will stop what they're doing just to watch him." He finished his career fourth on Oklahoma State's all-time scoring list (1,702...

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: Fred Maloy Frankhouse (Baseball), Al Kaline (Baseball), Phil Cavarretta (Baseball), Reggie Roby (Football), Chas McCormick (Baseball), Boss Schmidt (Baseball), Freddy Peralta (Baseball), Daniel Alfredsson (Hockey), Jim Hegan (Baseball), Troy Auzenne (Football), Awak Kuier (Basketball), "Stand Or Die" (Trading), Bart Starr (Football), Chennedy Carter (Basketball), Pat Mullin (Baseball), Pres. Kennedy Gives State Of The Union Address (Trading), Drew Doughty (Hockey), Dick Ricketts (Basketball), Irv Noren (Baseball), and Kevin Garnett (Basketball).