Discovery Plaza

December 29, 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.

BURTON DEFENDS 1500 FREESTYLE - FIRST EVER! - Munich, Sep. 4, 1972 - UCLA's Mike Burton today became the first swimmer in history to defend the Olympic 1500 meter freestyle title. Burton also broke the world record and became the first man to swim the distance in under 16 minutes as he won his third Olympic gold medal.

Ed set mark for shortstops in 1972 with only 7 errors committed all season. Ed received a reported $65,000 to sign with the Senators in 1961.

When Barry joined the Rockies he became one of the biggest players ever to enter the NHL. An effective offensive player with a hard shot, he also moves puck well. Barry clears players from in front of goal, gives solid checks.

Speed isn't everything, but it speaks volumes when tracked off the bat of a power hitter like Alderman. Loud and clear. Turning heads at the 2023 big-league draft combine, the Ole Miss product registered the highest exit velocity at the event with a sizzler that lit up the radar at 111.4 mph.

A tough, hard-nosed safety, Chuck was dubbed the "Heat-Seeking Missile" while playing collegiately at Arizona.

Bobby really made the rounds in 1951. He started off with the Braves and went to the Browns in May. The Browns sent him to Kansas City in August and then the Yankees brought him up to strengthen their relief corps. The Braves brought Bob up in '48 after he won 16 games for Dallas and pitched a no-hit game in 1947. His first year up he won 8 and lost 2, but won 5 while losing 7 the next 2 years....

An Indian regular since 1942, Jim is noted for his ability to handle pitchers. In 1948 and 1949 he led the American League backstops in Putouts and Assists and topped the League in 1951 with a .991 Fielding Average. In 1950 and 1951 he played on the A.L. All-Star Team and caught 6 games in the 1948 World Series. Jim's one of the top defensive backstops in the game today. He tied a major league ...

From a hidden vantage point, The Pen- guin scowls as he sees Batman and Robin also escape through the flames of the burning house. His hide-out is gone, and his worst enemies still live. Only one thing remains in his favor. One of the Joker's former henchmen has escaped from the police. He has for sale a secret formula of The Joker's which will give The Penguin unlimited power.

Wes came back from a major knee injury to go Pro Bowling for a third straight season and become the first player ever to lead the Patriots in catches for a fourth year in a row. His 432 since 2007 top the NFL.

A playmaking midfielder with experience on the Argentina national team, Rosales piled up 13 assists in 2012 to match the franchise record he'd set the previous season. The Sounders went 8-0-4 in games in which Mauro delivered a goal or an assist.

Brett has already been assured a spot pro football's Hall of Fame. Favre was named the league's MVP for second straight time in 1996, an honor only Joe Montana achieved. In last two years, Favre has 77 TD passes and is the third fastest QB in the NFL to reach 100. Before the season Brett promised, "It's the Super Bowl or bust." Once he got the Packers there, Favre destroyed the Patriots with tw...

Named Bulls' head coach 7/10/89 after serving two seasons as an assistant to former head coach Doug Collins... Was head coach of the CBA's Albany Patroons for five seasons (1982-87)... Selected as CBA coach of the year, 198 ... Led Albany to 1984 CBA championship... 13-year NBA veteran, playing 11 seasons with New York and two with New Jersey... Played college ball at North Dakota for former NB...

Although he's strong enough to mix it up inside, Davidson has a strong game fading away from the basket. Playing with his back to the basket, he can turn either way and hit the turnaround jumper.

Winston Top Fuel champion Joe Amato won the first of his four titles in 1984, claimed his second title in 1988 and won consecutive titles in 1990 and 1991. In 1991 he also won his second straight Winston Invitational at Rockingham. During the season Amato tallied his record 70th four-second run and won the Budweiser Top Fuel Classic for the fifth time.

Jacky has played as an understudy to George Blanda at Houston for four years. These were valuable years for him because Jacky learned all the tricks of the trade from the veteran quarterback. Noted for his long bombs, Jacky connected on passes of 78, 92 and 73 yards in one game. Jacky passed for 457 yards in one game vs. Boston.

"Pinky" Higgins has been one of the best third basemen in the American League for the past seven years. A steady fielder, he combines the necessary defensive ability with a potent, run-producing bat. His major-league batting average, exclusive of this season, is .302, and he has driven across 651 runs, his tops being 106 in each of the 1937 and 1938 seasons. Higgins jumped right from the Univer...

Sue has proven to be a force for the Liberty. She finished seventh in the league in blocks and rebounds per game, helping N.Y. to the '99 WNBA Finals.

Movie lovers couldn't have dreamed of a more talented triumvirate than actor Harrison Ford, director Steven Spielberg and producer George Lucas, who teamed up to create a modern take on the old action-adventure yarns of yore. Bullwhipping, wisecracking, dare-deviling and oh-so-dashing Indy was an instant matinee idol, a status he carried over in sequels, as well as this Topps set. Card Fronts c...

Pete's flamboyant ballhandling and clutch shooting have thrilled NBA fans throughout league for 8 years. Pete's highest scoring NBA game: 68 points.

Hugh Ambrose Jennings, manager of the Detroit American League team, was born in Pittston, Pa., April 2, 1871. He entered the professional ranks in 1891 with the Louisville Club, and after three seasons with that team was traded to Baltimore. He played with Baltimore five years, and in 1899 went to Brooklyn, where he remained two seasons. During 1901 and 1902 he was manager of the Philadelphia N...

The cards from the 1909 T206 Set have steadily increased in value over the years.

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.

Leading defensive scorer for Scouts last season. Was member of United States Olympic Team in 1972. Attended Bemidji State College before turning to professional career. Had seven points in 10 WHL playoff games, 1974. Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

Terry is regaining the form that made him one of the best in Big 10 history. The rookie-of-the-year in '62-63, and 3-time All-Star, missed two valuable seasons serving in Armed Forces. Lifetime mark is 16.9. Terry is interested in dentistry.

A quick review of the reverse side of his 2006 Topps Allen & Ginter card reveals that Rich Harden to date has managed a career record of 26 wins against 16 losses, recorded a 3.60 earned run average, and appeared in a total of 68 games in MLB.

Used to work in the coal mines near Wilkes-Barre and play ball on Sundays. Was such a star that he got a chance to play with the Waynesboro team in the Blue Ridge League. This was in 1925, the next season he was sold to Pittsburgh. Needed experience and was sent to minors a couple of times. Came back to stick in 1928. Twice hit over 300 in big league. Last year batted .286 in 108 games. Born at...

In '52, his first full season as a regular in the NL, Roy ranked 3rd in Doubles. A brilliant fielder, he was brought up by the Reds in after hitting .274 for Tulsa and leading the Texas League with 481 Assists. He broke in with Tyler in '47 but played most of that season with Ballinger where he hit .275 and led the League in Fielding. Roy hit. .307 and led the League in Fielding with Tyler in '...

Fielding Tips - The catcher's hands. One of the first things that a catcher must learn, is to keep the fingers of his bare hand curled, or closed in a fist, before the ball hits his mitt. Thus, on foul tips, which might break or injure his fingers if they are stiff and rigidly ex- tended, the bent fingers will be less liable to damage. The present day catchers, like Jimmy Wilson, manager of the...

In completing his 10th campaign with the Colts in 1989, Ray started all 16 regular-season games and was accorded his 4th consecutive Pro Bowl selection (3rd as a starter). Ray enjoys reputation as one of the NFL's finest centers. He switched from linebacker to center as Georgia sophomore.

Ross was first named as an All-League safetyman in 1960 and has been there ever since... except for 1961 when he served in the Armed Forces. His spirited play in '63 helped the Patriots' defensive unit become tops in the American Football League. Ross is another of the many Patriots that starred at Boston College. A high school quarterback, he became a defensive back at college.

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: Kemp Alderman (Baseball), Jacky Lee (Football), Ray Donaldson (Football), Bill Bruton (Baseball), Zack Wheeler (Baseball), "Pinky" Higgins (Baseball), Jim Hegan (Baseball), Chuck Cecil (Football), Shaquille O'Neal (Basketball), Luke Easter (Baseball), Terry Sawchuk (Hockey), Mauro Rosales (Trading), Dwayne Wade (Basketball), Luis Aloma (Baseball), Greg Sheppard (Hockey), Ron Harper (Basketball), Larry Bowa (Baseball), Joe Amato (Trading), Phil Jackson (Basketball), and Jimmy Wilson (Baseball).