Discovery Plaza

December 23, 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.

Nicknamed "Shotgun" because of his powerful throwing arm, George joined the select group of .300 hitters in the NL in '52. He's been in the Dodger farm system since '44 when he broke in with Olean of the Pony League. The Brooks brought him up for his first trial in '48 after George swatted .389 in 74 games for Mobile of the Southern Association. He was up again with the Dodgers for a short time...

Merrifield earned his second career All-Star nod with a superb all-around game and consistent play in 2021. He led the big leagues in at-bats for the third consecutive season, which gave him plenty of opportunities to compile his league-high 40 stolen bases and 42 doubles, tied for the big-league lead.

A former All-American sprinter at Ashland U., Isles has turned down professional football overtures to concentrate on his burgeoning rugby career. He enters his second Olympic Games in Tokyo universally regarded as the fastest man in his sport. Carlin also owns the Team USA career record for tries.

Strictly a relief specialist, Dan was Houston's busiest pitcher in 1967 as he led the staff with 54 appearances! He was sent to Okla. City (A.A.) Apr. 28, '69. Dan was named Arizona Athlete of the Year!

Cass was with three teams in 1952, Washington, St. Louis Browns and the Athletics. He was in 22 games for the Senators, 55 for St. Louis and a like number for the Athletics. For the total of 132 games he hit .252, driving in 50 runs. He began in baseball in 1943 with the White Sox. Remained until traded to Washington in 1950. Led American League second sackers in double plays in 1949.

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.

An All-American Basketball Star at Ohio University and great Professional player, Frank gave up the court game for Baseball. He started in the minors in 1941 and served in the Navy in 1943-44-45. After hitting .343 at Columbia in 1946, Frank came up with the Reds and hit .283 and .296 in '47 and '48. In 1949, he was traded to the Cubs and was sent to Los Angeles in 1950, where he led the Pacifi...

Joey amazed his Braves teammates with his poise and speed in his first Major League start last season when he pitched a 3-hit Shutout to beat Cincinnati. The victory clinched 2nd place in the N.L. race for Milwaukee. Joey did not yield a run in 2 other relief assignments in '53. The young bonus boy, who bats both ways, also is regarded a threat at the plate. Scouts noticed Joey when he was play...

Corbin's strikeout total in 2024 was the highest by an Orioles pitcher in six years. The bulldog right-hander was tabbed to start for the AL in the MLB All-Star Game - his fourth consecutive selection.

The rubber-armed fireballer was obtained from the Los Angeles Angels prior to the 1965 season. The hard-throwing righthander has a strike-out ratio of almost one per inning. For the past six seasons, Dan has appeared in 47 games or more. This proves the confidence his respective managers have had in his ability. Dan was traded to the Red Sox December 15, 1965. Dan was an 18 game winner in 1953

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 and M-101-5 sets were released only a few years after the famed tobacco card sets produced by the American Tobacco Company.

Ted played 6 years in the W.H.L. and A.H.L. before getting his chance in the "Big League". A hard hitting defenceman, Ted is a former winner of the Eddie Shore Trophy for best defenceman in the American Hockey League.

On August 4, 1968, Ron saved the Mets from embarrassment as he connected for a seventh-inning single to break-up a no-hit bid by the Dodgers' Mike Kekich. Ron drove in 59 runs to pace the New York attack last season. Ron holds the team record with 4 pinch-hit homers.

Skull fracture in training last year didn't keep Ken from enjoying his second best goal-getting year with Hawks. Little guy has a nose for the nets, picks the corners with his shot.

Tim might be a silent superstar, but one honor speaks loudly: In 2003-04, he was co-winner (with David Robinson) of Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year award. The Admiral calls Duncan "one of the smartest basketball players I've ever seen," and teammates and foes alike are unanimous in praise of his character.

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 pride of Southern California, Leslie set scoring records at Inglewood's Morningside HS before banking in the buckets at nearby USC and then joining the WNBA's Sparks. In 12 seasons with the hometown franchise, the L.A. legend tallied 17.3 points and made eight All-Star appearances.

Invited to Chicago's spring training camp in 2023, Crow-Armstrong arrived with a unique distinction. The big leagues' official website tabbed the fleet-footed prospect as the best defender in the minor leagues. Touted for his range and instincts, he was awarded a perfect grade on the 20-80 scale.

Eric gained maturity in his first two NBA seasons, learning how to control the game's tempo - leading the fast break, playing defense. Extremely talented at getting free, his quick moves position him for the medium to short jump shot. When Eric hits on a free throw at Cobo Hall, the message board flashes the sign, "Two For the $$". Basketball Rules: Scorers record personal and technical fouls a...

A dual-threat thief, Sanders stormed to a legendary career using speed and sticky fingers. The lightning-quick star was never better than in 1997. On April 14 in Atlanta, he stole a career-high four bases for Cincinnati. By Nov. 23, he had changed into his Cowboys gear and picked off Brett Favre for a 50-yard interception return and touchdown.

Has played in 419 straight games, second to A.C. Green's 660 among active streaks... Had 10 games with double figures in rebounds in 1992-93... Suns' second-leading rebounder in 1992-93 (5.6 rpg).

Not only did Jacoby pace the AL in steals in 2013, but he upped his career success rate to 84.0, which is second among active players. Ellsbury, who ranks No. 2 in history in fielding percentage by an outfielder (.955), rapped .321-32-105 in '11.

ABL League MVP 96-97 season. Gold medal in '96. Four NCAA Tournament appearances. SEC Player of the Year twice. Future plans: Sports marketing. Talent: Has a gifted singing voice.

Johnson doesn't horse around in the offseason. On his property, he converted a horse barn into a world-class gym, and he invites his Eagles teammates and fellow NFL players to competitive workouts in what he calls the "Bro Barn." Come the regular season, the offensive tackle is ready to throw his weight around.

Ted joined the Red Sox in '38; he had hit .366 at Minneapolis! In '41 he could have sat out the last game for a .400 average! Instead, he played - and wound up with a .406 average! In '47 he set a 5-year-straight record in Runs Scored! In '46 & '49 he was voted the League's Most Valuable Player! Ted finished the '52 All Star Game after fracturing his elbow! He was recalled to the Marines in '52...

Josh has a solid claim to be one of the most underrated players in Baseball. He hangs up above- average stats, steals bases, and plays multiple positions with distinction. After missing 26 games at the start of the schedule with an oblique injury, his first three extra-base hits of the campaign were home runs - all of them in a defeat of the Cubs on May 20.

Hitting .297 on July 25, 2003, Marcus upped his average 23 points in five games. He went 5-for-5 in one of the contests and had four hits in three others! Giles had hit just .247 over his first two seasons ('01-02), but he altered his stroke for '03. His hot stick earned him an All-Starvinvitation.

Bothered by a bad shoulder, the "Mighty Mite" saw little action last year. In '52 when he topped the A.L. hurlers both in Victories (24) and Won-Lost Percentage (.774), Bobby was voted the Most Valuable Player. He was a standout in the '52 All-Star Game when he struck out 3 of the N.L.'s heaviest hitters in 1 inning! Most Major League Scouts thought Bobby Shantz was too small for baseball! But ...

Dick was up with the Sox the first part of 1952, was optioned to Louisville in May and recalled in June to take over the regular First Base spot. He broke in with San Jose (California League) and was hitting .383 when he was moved up to Scranton of the Eastern League. Dick finished the '50 season with Louisville (American Association). He was with Scranton in 1951.

Shane was a different pitcher (less velo, more sliders) in 2022 than in his AL Cy Young Award effort of two years earlier, but was still highly effective. He allowed three or fewer runs in 13 of his first 14 starts and ranked among the AL S0% leaders.

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: Jadeveon Clowney (Football), Joe Jay (Baseball), Houston Antwine (Football), Paul Richards (Baseball), Dutch Jordan (Baseball), Bob Elliott (Baseball), Lisa Leslie (Basketball), Frank Baumholtz (Baseball), Bobby Shantz (Baseball), Nikki McCray (Basketball), Lou Ortiz (Baseball), "Hal" Schumacher (Baseball), Bill Burns (Baseball), Josh Rojas (Baseball), Wade Blasingame (Baseball), Ken Harrelson (Baseball), Carlin Isles (Trading), Shane Bieber (Baseball), Cliff Aberson (Baseball), and Cecil Travis (Baseball).