Discovery Plaza

February 16, 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 few Chicago players able to hit Yankee pitching in the 1938 World Series was Joe Marty. Marty came to bat 12 times in that Series and collected 6 hits for a batting mark of .500. One of those hits was a homer, another a double, and he drove in 5 runs. Marty has not yet hit the heights expected of him. in the majors, but he has shown flashes of greatness, especially in that Series, an...

Johnny became a regular major league ball player in 1946. Before that he had spent eight active seasons with eight ball clubs. His first major league trial was with Pittsburgh in 1942. He finished the season with Toronto. The next year he was back with the Pirates, but was traded to Columbus. He was on the St. Louis Cardinal roster in 1945, but spent the time in service. Then 1946 and regu- lar...

Bill joined the Browns in 1962 after Cleveland's big 6-man deal with Detroit. The former All-American spent a year in Canada before joining the Lions in '58. He was Detroit's #1 draft pick.

Ralph showed his mettle, when he rose from a Private to a Major in the Marine Rangers during World War II. Known as a real scrapper, he had trials with the Yankees in 1947, '48 and '49 and finally stuck in 1950. A good receiver, he's been used mostly as a bullpen catcher and a pinch-hitter. Ralph started in pro ball in 1939 and had his best year at Kansas City in 1948, when he hit .302. In 1947...

Atlanta tabbed Penix early in the first round to be the team's QB of the future. He ascended to the starter role late in 2024 and impressed, throwing for 312 yards and two TDs against Carolina in Week 18. He became the first Falcons rookie to log 300 yards and two scores in a game since Erik Kramer in 1987.

Dick proved to be one of the N.L.'s best pinch hitters in '53 by batting .545 in 16 clutch appearances. Starting with Sacramento in '43, Dick played with Allentown, Columbus and Omaha before leading the California League with .386 at Fresno in '47. Traded to the Pirates in '51, he was sent to Indianapolis and hit .297 for Hollywood in '52. When Dick went for an examination the doctor said it wa...

Robert made two dramatic transitions in 2003, but he responded beautifully to the challenge. As an All-Star rightfielder for the Tigers in '02, he led the Majors with 21 outfield assists. In '03, he switched leagues and positions, yet shined as Atlanta's hard-hitting, slick-fielding first baseman.

A review of the back of his 2006 Topps Allen & Ginter card discloses that Juan Pierre to date has cracked 9 HRs, and collected 1040 hits for an average of .305.

Cookie was Philadelphia's top utility player until his big bat earned him a regular spot in the Phillies' lineup. The infielder-outfielder developed into one of the club's top hitters last year. Cookie had the best fielding pct. in the I.L. in 1961

Tony Lazzeri coming to the bat in his first world series with bases filled, struck out. He has more than made up for that failure in the years since that time. Considered most dangerous batter on the Yankees and a fine second baseman. Last year he hit for .300 in 141 games and fielded .978. Lazzeri is 28 years of age. He is five feet, 10 1/2 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He bats and throws...

This sparkling double play combination is responsible for many of the successes of the Yankee infield. Phil is a veteran of many seasons with the New Yorkers, while the fighting Martin is a newcomer, having joined the Yanks in mid-season of 1950. Phil, who has played with many second basemen - and can be credited with much of their success, found Billy as his second base partner after Jerry Col...

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 1968, Duane finished third on the White Sox in runs batted in and second on the club in triples. The backstop showed a big improvement after three injuries punctuated his '67 campaign. Duane was named the PCL's Most Valuable Player in 1966.

A consensus top-25 prospect entering 2023, Jackson was one of only four Padres farmhands to pair at least 15 homers with 15+ steals that season. He's a tall, strapping shortstop with an all-fields approach and good feel for working counts. For Fort Wayne on June 30, Merrill flexed his considerable power by smashing two longballs against Lake County.

Bob won his left tackle spot before the start of the '63 season and has improved with every game since. He was the Colts' number 1 draft choice.

Shortly after Sydney arrives at the Mangalev clinic, the agent accompanying her is killed. The CIA receives intelligence that the head of the clinic is K-Directorate, and meets with Jack. Meanwhile, Sydney is being interrogated by Dr. Kreshnik. She offers to trade her life for the information Shepard knows. She talks with Shepard, who is highly unstable, as his programming deteriorates. They ma...

Johnny has had a varied and interesting career. During World War II, he served in both the Army Air Corps and the Navy. During the off-season he acts in Hollywood movies. And not only is he a top-flight utility infielder, but he was on the Browns' coaching staff part of 1951. A former University of Southern California star, Johnny came up with the Browns in '39 after hitting .334 at Johnstown a...

Steve Sundra, once the property of Cleveland, has been a big help to the New York Yankees. He joined them permanently in 1938, after two seasons with Newark, and has captured 17 while losing only 5 in the last two years. He won 11 and lost only 1 last year and had an earned run average of only 2.75. Sundra appeared in 24 games for the World champions last year, allowing only 110 hits and forty-...

MY FAVORITE MEMORIES IN BASEBALL: My biggest thrill was the base hit that won the All Star game in 1954. The most exciting game I've played in was the one where I hit my first home run. The best fielding: Every play that Chico Carrasquel makes is great. And I mean great! The funniest thing I've seen occurred when Larry Doby got hit on the head by a pop fly in 1948. My childhood heroes were Dick...

Jeromy entered 2005, his 1st year with the Cubs, having topped the 30-home run plateau 6 times in his productive career. The strong-armed outfielder shows no signs of slowing down after more than a dozen Major League seasons. A 1999 All-Star Game exhibitions participant, he has done some of his best hitting for power and in his most recent average seasons.

Quickly developing into one of the NBA's premier young guards, Phil won't reach his 24th birthday until after the start of the 1974-75 season. With a brilliant future ahead of him, he had the league's top single-game effort of 1972-73 with a 53-point explosion against Portland. Phil excels in all aspects of the game. Phil sports an almost perfect jump shot.

One of the small men of baseball but also one of the fastest. An able bunter, he can beat out many a bunt for a base hit. He has played in three minor leagues, batting as high as .347. He averaged .307 with the Yanks in 1941. Last year he batted .273. He has played in three World Series. Time out for war was three long years in the United States Navy.

A ferocious hitter who dominates inside and has speed and range to the outside, Vincent topped the Patriots in tackles for the third straight season with 158 in '93.

If Ernie Orsatti, St. Louis Cardinal outfielder, ever decides to give up playing baseball he could make a living in the movies, for he has already played before the flicker lights. Ernie was born in Los Angeles in 1904 and began his professional career in the Pacific Coast League in 1925. He joined the Cardinals in 1927, batting .315 in 27 games. Last year with the same club, he hit .336 in 101...

The 1973-74 season was shortened for Billy by an injury but he expects to be in peak condition this year. He was the ABA Player of the Year & MVP in 1972-73 when he led the league with a record 216 steals. Billy led the Cougars in 16 categories in 1972-73.

The runner-up to John Montefusco for the N.L.'s Rookie of the Year award, Gary had a fine season in '75. He hit .270 with 20 doubles, 1 triple, 17 homers, and a club-leading 68 RBI in 144 contests split between behind the bat and in the outfield. The Expos signed him in 1972 and were impressed by his 23 homer, 83 RBI season for Memphis in '74, a year in which he also led I.L. catchers in fieldi...

Star Wars, George Lucas' 1977 sci-fi blockbuster, not only altered moviemaking with a new wave of special effects, but also introduced a still-thriving multimedia empire. The original movie, A New Hope among sequels and prequels, also initiated Topps' ongoing Star Wars trading card franchise. It launched with Series 1, a 55-card set gobbled up by legions of fans hungering for anything Star Wars...

Big League competition was just what the doctor ordered for Gordon. Last season he posted his best Earned Run Average since entering Baseball in '49. Although he didn't see enough action to qualify for the title, he had the lowest E.R.A. in the Majors. In '50, he won 12 games at Fresno before spending 3 years in Service. With Houston and Omaha in '54, he won 12.

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.

The Army took Bob after 4 games with the Cards in '61. He shifted from guard to center during '62 training sessions and won the No. 1 job at that position.

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: Joe Garagiola (Baseball), Derek Jeter (Baseball), Gary Carter (Baseball), Billy Cunningham (Basketball), Jackson Merrill (Baseball), Frank Shea (Baseball), Ken Raffensberger (Baseball), Kirk Cousins (Football), Cookie Rojas (Baseball), Ernie Orsatti (Baseball), Nelson Fox (Baseball), Fred Merkle (Baseball), Phil (Scooter) Rizzuto (Baseball), Al Kaline (Baseball), Todd Helton (Baseball), Orval Overall (Baseball), Larry Csonka (Football), Walter French (Baseball), Jeromy Burnitz (Baseball), and Juan Pierre (Baseball).