Discovery Plaza

December 1, 2025

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 big reasons why the Pirates win ball games, Bill is a right-hand pitcher. 6 feet. 1 1/2 inches tall. and weighs 190 pounds. Last year he won 11 games and lost 10 for a club which finished second. The Pirates bought Swift after the 1931 season from the Kansas City club, where he had won 16 games and lost only 7. He was born in Elmira. N. Y.. in 1908, and began his professional career...

Mann showed his consistency off the bench during the Clippers' first- round playoff matchup with Phoenix in 2023. The reliable spark plug reached double figures in scoring in every contest of the five-game series. In Game 2, he posted 10 points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting.

In 66 games for the 1953 edition of the Boston Red Sox, Ted batted .236. He had 38 hits good for 58 total bases in 161 times at bat. Ted batted in 11 runs. He was with the Red Sox in 1952, that season appeared in their line-up for 84 contests. He hit .263 and had 72 hits good for a total of 108 bases, and 26 runs batted in. He's one of the many youngsters in the Red Sox organization. They're ex...

Donald Michael Lydecker - "Deck" to those nearest and dearest - is a decorated soldier, whose life changed dramatically following the death of his beloved wife. This led to alcoholism, rehabilitation and eventually a new, hardened attitude. "Survival of the Fittest" became his no-nonsense philosophy of life. Lydecker was put in charge of Project Manticore, overseeing the training and developmen...

Robert Groom, pitcher of the St. Louis Federal League team, was born at Belleville, Ill., on September 12, 1884. His first professional play was at the age of twenty, with the Fort Scott, Kan., Club of the Missouri Valley League. In 1905 and 1906 Groom was with the Springfield Club of the Western Association. In 1907 he went out to the Pacific Coast with the Portland Club of the Pacific Coast L...

Granny is one of the best fielding shortstops in baseball. And he is a dangerous man with a bat. He began in baseball in 1944 with the Phillies, started 1945 with Utica, then came back to the Phillies. He was in the service most of 1946, with Utica in 1947. He joined the Phillies at the end of the season, and has been with them ever since.

One key to Bosa being one of the best pass-rushers in the league is his strict offseason program. "I like to lift, so I'll be in the gym, but I don't like to get too far out of shape because I just feel bad, mentally," he said of his preparations for 2025. "So, yeah, it won't be sedentary, but I'll be chilling a little bit."

Allie was in 71 games for the Athletics during the course of the 1952 season, batting .274. Allie has been in baseball since 1941. With Norfolk in 1942 he hit .328, then went to Newark at end of season. He remained with Bears, with exception of three years in service, until near end of 1947 season when he went to the Yankees. They traded him to Cleveland Indians in December 1947.

A versatile performer for the Pistons, Phil was credited with 150 Assists, 80 Steals and 20 Blocked Shots in 1980-81. He was the first University of Michigan player ever to reach 1000 Points by the conclusion of his sophomore season. Phil was 1975 Ohio High School Player of the Year.

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.

Brice's stolen base total in 2023 was the highest by a Brewers rookie in 11 years. Along with 96th-percentile sprint speed of 29.5 ft/sec, Turang brought some thump, smashing four home runs of 400+ feet.

I reckon the first place of honor in the Crockett Journal belongs to my best buddy, Georgie Russel. Ol' Georgie and me saw plenty of action together and when there'd be trouble brewing, he'd come a'riding just like that day when he called at my cabin. It was time for Georgie and me to saddle up and head for Indian territory and Jackson's camp.

In '53 Al signed for a $35,000 bonus - it was a bargain. He was the A,L, top better and collected the most hits in '55. Al belted 2 H.R. in one inning vs. the A's last year.

Bert Whaling, second catcher of the Boston Braves, was born at Los Angeles, Cal., June 25, 1890, and had the distinction of breaking into major league circles right from the lots. He was first picked up by Cleveland in 1911. In 1912 Cleveland turned him over to Seattle, of the Northwestern League, where as a battery partner of James he earned a great reputation and was purchased along with Jame...

Struck out 18 batters in one 9 inning game - a modern major league record. Another major league record he holds is 348 strike-outs in one season. Has led his league in games won for 5 of the 8 full seasons he has played major league ball and has led in SO 6 times. He pitched a no-hit game in 1940 and again in 1946. He spent '42, '43 and '44 in the Navy. He has been on four All Star Teams.

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 baseball set consists of 200 cards, each measuring 1-5/8” by 3”.

AImost completely ambidextrous, Kendall can go to the hole off either foot and finish with either hand. Hours of off-season weight training also have helped turn Kendall into a premier shooting guard. New Generation Jammer Kendall Gill

"Starred in baseball and football in the University of Mississippi before entering the professional ranks. Came up to Detroit in 1931 from the Evansville Club in the 3 I League, where he had batted .378 in 84 games. He was sent to Toronto that year, but was recalled and has been with the Tigers ever since. Last year he batted .280 in 127 games. Walker is an outfielder. He is right-handed, 5 fee...

Purchased from the Giants after the 1948 season. As a relief pitcher for the New Yorkers he had been a workhorse, appearing in 48 games in 1946; 62 in 1947 and 53 last year. In 1946 and 1947 he topped the NL pitchers for most games pitched. Started career in 1939, spent the next three seasons with Baltimore and then to Jersey City before joining the Giants.

Luc earned his third selection to the All-Star First Team in 1990 after a season in which he led all NHL left wings in scoring for the second straight time. He marked his fourth NHL campaign by cracking the 50-goal barrier for the second time (he scored 52) and passing the 100-point barrier for the second time. Luc also led the NHL in shooting percentage, scoring on 24.8 percent of his attempts...

Gene is half of the fine second base combination the Cubs possess. Although he first joined the Cubs in 1953 at the end of the season to appear in 7 games for the major leaguers, 1954 was his first full year in the majors. He batted .275 for 135 games and had 32 doubles, 5 triples and 13 homers to his credit. He also batted in 61 runs. He began in organized baseball in 1950, appearing with thre...

Never did Batman face greater peril! When the Caped Crusader answered a desperate cry for help from Gotham River, he found himself the target of a jet-propelled attack.

Karlsson's early second period goal led to a 4-0 win over the Ducks on April 16, 2021.

Rates among top hitters. Piled up .321 average last season getting 176 hits which were good for 27 doubles, 11 triples and 11 home runs. Drove in 90 runs. His 130 RBI mark in 1946 gave him league honors in this department. Also excellent fly chaser.

"Rick" Ferrell is starting his twelfth season in major league baseball. A standout catcher for many years, and brother of "Wes" Ferrell, the pitcher, "Rick" did not see too much action with the Washington Senators last year. He caught 87 games, failing to appear in 100 or more for the first time since 1930. Although he batted only .281. "Rick" made good use of his 77 hits, driving across 31 run...

The one-time Most Valuable Player in the Texas League, Jim appears set in Cincinnati off his clutch hitting performances for the Reds last season. Called up in July, Jim made his hits count... 14 RBIs with 15 safeties! In 1960 at Tulsa, Jim led the circuit with 29 stolen bases.

Del is a boy who can power a long ball. He had 145 hits during the 1954 season, and he drove in 119 runs with them, a good percentage. He appeared in 145 games, and hit .261, which was actually his lowest average in the majors. He had 23 doubles, 2 triples and 25 homers among his hits. Del began in baseball in 1943 with Trenton. He spent the next two years in service, then returned to the Phill...

Originally a shortstop, Jim has also played 2nd & 3rd during career. Adds depth to Giants' outfield.

The Dodger Captain has been their regular shortstop since '40, except for 3 years in the Service. He broke in with Louisville in '38, hitting .277 and in '39, batted .279. "Pee Wee" has been the National League's All-Star Shortstop in '41, '47, '48, '49, '50 and '51. He topped the League's Shortstops in Double Plays in '42 and '48 and led them in fielding in '49 with a mark of .977. The nicknam...

THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF BASEBALL by Don Hoak. As far as I'm concerned, "Hustle" is the most important part of baseball. Most ball players, at birth, were given the power to hit the ball out of the park. If a fellow is a good ball-player, with no power, he must do something to warrant a big league trial. Nothing stands out as much as a hustling ball-player. Teams, not players, win pennants, a...

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: Nick Chubb (Football), "Rick" Ferrell (Baseball), Sharon Manning (Basketball), Terance Mann (Basketball), Al Bridwell (Baseball), Toni Kukoc (Basketball), Brice Turang (Baseball), Bert Whaling (Baseball), Phil Hubbard (Basketball), Les Hunter (Basketball), Arachne (Trading), Luis Garcia (Baseball), Allie Clark (Baseball), Gene Cronin (Football), Gene Baker (Baseball), Jim Wohlford (Baseball), Dr. Katherine Pulaski (Trading), Mike Doolan (Baseball), Pee Wee Reese (Baseball), and Rod Brind'Amour (Hockey).