Discovery Plaza

August 7, 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.

One of the leading pitchers in the Giants' ascent to the National League throne. A right-hander, 6 ft. 1 in. tall and weighs around 195 pounds. Started professional career with Toledo in 1926. First went up to Giants in Fall of 1929. Spent the greater part of three years in the minors, but came back to New York club in 1932 and won a regular place. He has overcome his early tendency toward lack...

While the triple-double has become a rarity in the defensive-minded NBA, Jason keeps cranking them out. He led the NBA with seven in '00-01, and his career total of 38 ranks first among active players and sixth all-time. Only two players have ever recorded them at a greater frequency than his one every 12.9 games. Kidd is a four-time NBA All-Star Game starter.

Already a household name following her role as Audra Barkley in Big Valley, Evans then enjoyed continued success from 1981-89 as Krystle Carrington on the prime-time drama series Dynasty. An Emmy nominee in 1983, she took home five People's Choice Awards.

"I think that you've got to be many things to play tight end. You've got to be strong like a line- man because a lot of times you're blocking a guy a lot bigger than you. But you also have to be nimble enough to outrun and outmaneuver defensive backs fifty pounds lighter than you. So I think you take an approach like a power forward in basketball - you've got to muscle it sometimes but then you...

Abdul is an offense-minded forward with the ability to serve as a catalyst off the bench. Formerly known as Gary Cole, he's a high percentage shooter with a soft touch. Abdul had a game-high of 31 Points in 1980-81. Abdul earned NAIA All-American recognition in college.

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

The fifth-best rebounder in the NBA in 1994-95, Hill snared 10.9 boards per game. He also finished second on the team in scoring (an NBA career best 13.8 ppg) and played in his first NBA All-Star Game. The Cavs' 11-game winning streak (Dec. 9-30) tied a club record for consecutive wins.

Bill was originally drafted by the Giants in 1962 but was traded to the Cardinals when New York needed some quarterback help. Strong and fast, Bill returned 24 kick-offs for 608 yards in 1962. Always a threat to break loose! Bill's brother was a fullback for the Giants and Vikings.

Sal singled in each of his first three career ABS on 7/22/23, drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly and made a pair of leaping catches at the wall in right field to prevent extra-base hits. Frelick, who reached base in his first six games, tied the Brewers record for hits in an MLB debut.

Pounding out a .306 batting mark last year, the right-handed Detroit Tiger outfielder drove in 85 runs.

Last season Johnny returned to the Giants and appeared in 56 games hitting .263. He was first with the New York Giants in 1936. As their regular first baseman in 1937 and 1938 he hit .279 and .272 respectively. He has also been with the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves. He appeared in the 1937 World's Series.

In his first full season with the Athletics in 1955, Ken led the club in home runs and runs batted in. In the minors in '62, the first baseman set an Eastern League record for home runs and RBIs. Ken has won several golf tournaments

The All-Star third baseman of the Cards had the best season of his big league career in 1961. Finishing third in the N.L. in hitting, Ken has batted over 300 for four consecutive years. He led the Cardinals with 24 homers and 95 RBI's last season. KEN FLEXES HIS MUSCLES. Ken smashed 6 RBIs in a game against Pittsburgh last season.

Former leading scorer and holder of many records in the Central Hockey League. Hasn't missed a game in the last three seasons.

Willie was one of Denver's top rookies in 1963. His speed, aggressiveness, and mobility earned him a starting role for the Broncos. A real rock'em, sock'em kind of player, Willie is a coach's dream. Great things are anticipated for this hard-hitting back this year. He led the Broncos in pass interception in 1964. Willie enjoys drawing & painting

Williams didn't want to disappoint Dolphins fans watching his first mini-camp. "I'm a physical player," he said. "People aren't going to see my best until we put the pads on." When that happened, the rusher lived up to it with 1,853 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2002, leading the league in rushing.

David Hasselhoff's acting career began far from the beach. He starred as "Snapper Foster" for six years on CBS's The Young And The Restless, becoming the most-watched TV-doctor on any of the big three networks. Following that success, David portrayed "Michael Knight" in NBC's hit prime-time series Knight Rider, winning a "People's Choice Award" for most popular actor. Many TV movies followed, i...

Todd was one of the top hitting prospects in the minors when promoled to the Rockies. He had two hits, including a homer, in his Aug. 2 debut against Pittsburgh after posting a .352 average with 16 homers and 88 RBIs for AAA-Colorado Springs. He also had a 16-game hitting streak. With Andres Galarraga anchoring first base last year, Todd played some outfield after his call-up.

Travis Jackson is one of a long series of famous shortstops on the New York Giants. Though still young and with years of athletic service left, he was handicapped by a knee injury which nearly ended his career in 1932. Last year, 1934, he found a new lease on life when moved to third base. Knee and shoulder injuries are the most disastrous hurts in baseball, effecting speed of foot and throwing...

The Royals are counting on Wally to be one of their top hurlers in 1969. The 24 year old righthander appears recovered from his arm miseries as his 8-1 mark in '68 indicates. Wally pitched a World Series shutout in 1966 vs. L.A. As an Oriole rookie, Wally hurled 2 one-hitters in 1964.

The pre-draft process might seem daunting with its myriad interviews and pressure-filled workouts. For O'Connell, it was enjoyable. Because it was about football. "I really enjoy talking about the game, learning new things," the Purdue prospect said. "I tried to take it as a learning experience and run with it."

"Bob is a younger brother of Roy Johnson of the Red Sox, and like his brother plays in the out- field. He is a star in his own right. He was secured by the Athletics from the Portland Club of the Pacific Coast League in 1930, and after two more years on the Coast to get experience, went up to Philadelphia. He batted .290 in 142 games last season with Philadelphia. Bob is a right-hander, is 6 fe...

Ray, an ex-Major League outfield star, is starting his 34th year in baseball. He played all of his 10 N.L. years with the Cards, hitting over .300 four straight times, with a high of .342 in '25. He managed the Cards in '39 & '40 and also piloted Columbus, Rochester, New Orleans and St. Paul. Before coming to the Cubs in '53, he coached the Reds, Dodgers and Cards. Ray first broke into organize...

Having seen only brief action with the Detroit Pistons in 1967-68, George joined the Washington Capitols after a military hitch. Playing behind Rick Barry, he had a chance at a starting role when Rick suffered his second knee injury. George responded impressively and quickly, with a 24-point performance against the New Orleans Buccaneers in his first start.

Archie came up to the Yankees in September of '51. He was traded to the Senators in May of '52 and went to the Red Sox in June. Archie had a great season with Buffalo of the International League in '51 when he led the League in Hits, Total Bases and Runs Batted In. He started in pro ball in 1947 after attending the University of California for 3 1/2 years, and was with Kansas City in '49 and '50.

One of the greatest players in Jazz history... "Dr. Dunkenstein" is the Jazz' all-time leader in games played and 3-pt. field goals made and second all-time in points and field goals... 1981 NBA rookie of the year... Member of Cardinals 1980 NCAA championship team.

Jake started in majors with Washington Senators in 1939 and remained with them until end of 1946 when he was traded to St. Louis Browns. He caught 87 games with Brownies during 1947. Then, just before start of 1948 campaign he was sold back to Senators. Led AL catchers in assists in 1942 and double plays in 1941 and 1942.

Bob was the Indians' regular starting 2nd baseman in 1951. In 141 games, with 165 hits for 222 bases. Batted .305. Had 10 home runs, 3 triples, 21 doubles. Drove in 58 tallies. Fielded .982, second best in league. Made only 14 errors in 780 chances. Began in 1948 with Baltimore.

Gene is the defensive specialist in the Red Sox outfield. When an airtight picket line is needed to insure victory, Gene is usually stationed in the Fenway Park outfield. Gene once got 3 hits in one inning

Before taking up bobsledding, Jamie was a record-setting heptathlete and indoor pentathlete at Cornell. Within a year, she made the U.S. National Bobsled Team - first as a brakeman, then as a pilot. The Pennsylvania native won bronze in the Two-Woman Bobsled at the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 and 2017 World Championships.

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: Leroy Parmelee (Baseball), Nick Swisher (Baseball), Justyn-Henry Malloy (Baseball), Jim Stephens (Baseball), Tyus Edney (Basketball), Aidan O'Connell (Football), Stacey Dales (Basketball), Bob Johnson (Baseball), Dick Estelle, Masanori Murakami (Baseball), Roosevelt Brown (Football), Bob Avila (Baseball), Bob Kuzava (Baseball), Bill O'Hara (Baseball), Doyle Lade (Baseball), Jake Early (Baseball), Duane Cooper (Basketball), Jamie Greubel Poser (Trading), Wally Bunker (Baseball), Kevin Willis (Basketball), and "Stonewall" Jackson (Baseball).