Discovery Plaza

February 18, 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.

Ted was picked at 2nd Base on the Rookie All-Star Team in 1952. The Red Sox signed him in April of '52 after he made a great showing at Spring Training. Ted attended Seton Hall University before signing a professional contract in '51. He split that season between Roanoke of the Piedmont League and Louisville of the American Association, playing 2nd and 3rd Base.

Paul was a 19-year-old pre-NHL Olympian when Sweden took the 1994 gold medal from Canada in a shootout. At 23, he was a sidelined concussion victim when Canada came up short in the '98 Winter Games. But good things do come to those who wait. Kariya was 27 when Canada beat Team USA on 2/24/02 to win Olympic gold with a 5-2 victory.

Divided the 1951 season between the Yankees and the Browns (45 games for Yanks, 56 for Brownies). Combined batting average was .262. Cliff was traded to the Detroit Tigers, Feb. 14, 1952, in a deal involving 7 players. Has been a pitcher, catcher, 1st baseman.

George is one of baseball's best. He's a fine fielder, and one of the most consistent hitters in the game. He's also one of the most courageous men in baseball. He appeared in a total of 97 games in 1954, 26 for Boston and 71 for Chicago. He had a bad back through most of the season, which held his average under .300 for the first time since 1945. He hit .276. He batted in 58 runs with 90 hits....

One of professional football's great receivers, Art was obtained by the Bills after the 1966 campaign. In the 1963 All-Star game, Art caught the winning touchdown pass to give the western All-Stars the victory.

"Peanuts" Lowrey was with the Reds and Cardinals in 1950. He got into a total of 108 games, batting .234. Began in baseball in 1937. First hit the majors for 27 games with the Chicago Cubs in 1942. With them again in 1943. In 130 games, hitting .292. With 1 year out for the service, Harry remained with the Cubs until traded to the Reds in June 1949. In 1 World Series. On 1 All-Star team.

One of baseball's most menacing foursome, these Pirate bombers drove in 274 runs last season. Smoky Burgess, the veteran National League catcher, led the Pittsburgh club in batting with a .328 mark in 1962. Dick Stuart, who once hit 66 home runs in a single season in the minor leagues, was traded by the Bucs last winter. The fans in Forbes Field will miss his explosive power this summer. 1961's...

Originally signed as an outfielder, Jack changed to pitching and was an immediate success. In his second professional start, Jack hurled a classic one-hit shutout. The Athletics are high on Jack. Jack stole 21 bases as an outfielder in 1959

Artis was named ABA's MVP and All-ABA center in rookie campaign last season. Artis was league's leading rebounder, blocked 412 shots & led ABA in 2-point field goal shooting. Broke ABA record, hitting 806 of 1,348 attempts for .598 mark, bettering Zelmo Beaty's record of .555. Artis has a standing reach of 9 feet, 7 inches.

The Warriors' leading scorer in 1973-74, Rick had the NBA's top point production of any game last season with a magnificent 64-point output against Portland last March 26th, including 30 field goals. Rick did color TV commentary of NBA playoffs.

James P. Walsh, outfielder of the Philadelphia American League Club, was born at Conemaught, Ireland, on September 22, 1888. His professional career began with the Syracuse club, of the New York State League, in 1911. A year later he played with the Baltimore International League team, and came to the Philadelphia Americans in the fall of 19:2.

The 1911 Turkey Red baseball cabinet cards were designed for “preferred” tobacco customers and available as premiums in exchange for coupons from three companies: Turkey Red Cigarettes, Old Mill Cigarettes, or Fez Cigarettes.

Mordecai Brown, manager of the St. Louis Federal League team, was born in Nyesville, Ind., October 19, 1876. Brown was a coal miner in Indiana when he first began playing ball, and gained a reputation as a third baseman with the semi-professional team at Coxville, Ind., in 1898. He became a professional pitcher in 1901 with the Terre Haute Three Eye League team. In 1902 he signed with Omaha, an...

Born Mary Cathleen Collins, Bo Derek received international fame and status as an actress with the release of the Movie "10". On a scale of 1 to 10, she has become the worldwide symbol of a perfect 10.

Tug has become the NL's premier left-handed relief specialist. Named to NL 1972 All-Star squad, Tug entered game in 9th and was credited with 4-3 10-inning triumph. Tug hit his first Major League homer vs. Expos 9-18-71.

41 minutes per game of you spinning off jumpers that barely shake the net. That's second highest in the league. You're a hard working Big Dog.

Tim made quite an impact as a pinch-hitter last season. Called on twice in a pinch-swinging role in '68, he delivered a bases-loaded triple to defeat Cleveland, 9-8, and a two-run single to beat the White Sox, 2-1. Tim socked 2 grand-slammers in one inning in semi-pro ball.

Top fireman on the Bucs in 1968, Ron had four saves and twelve wins while leading the pitching staff with a nifty 1.67 E.R.A.

Senator John Kennedy & his wife Jacqueline arrive at the "April In Paris Ball" at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Leon has shown improvement in all phases of his game during the past 2 campaigns with the Pistons. His shooting has been sharper, particularly at the foul line, and he's picked up in his rebounding and his passing. Leon is one of the Pistons' strongest players. He uses his height and muscle to rebound and maneuver for good offensive position.

Ask David Cassidy Q. What do you look for in a girl? A. One thing that I don't want to see is phoniness. Sincerity is the most important quality! Basically I dig a girl with a good-humored disposition, and a nice personality.

Whether it's swatting down enemy passes with his huge hands or smashing ball carriers to the ground, Don gets the job done. He's one of the more fearsome sights N.F.L. teams have to face once a week.

With an eye towards taking some of the pressure off highly touted rookies Alexandre Daigle and Alexei Yashin, the Senators signed Vladimir last summer. The former Bruin had enjoyed his finest season under Ottawa coach Rick Bowness when the latter was coaching Boston in 91-92. Vladimir established career highs in goals (39), assists (36) and points (75) that year.

After winning All American honors twice as a collegian, "Moose" plans to keep going full speed ahead in the pro ranks. In 1956, he invaded Madison Square Garden with his Louisville Squad and took over. He was voted the Most Valuable Player in the N.L.T. and scored almost at will against the other top college teams of the nation. As a rebounder, he had no equal, making 38 in one contest in 1956....

Quick moves and good hands enabled Jerry to haul down 23 passes, averaging 13.6 yards per reception. He was obtained from the Saints.

A "change of pace" specialist, Tom is spending the 1952 season in the Armed Forces. Always an infielder in High School, Tom filled in for the team pitcher one day and has stuck to hurling since. He joined the Cards at the end of the 1950 season, coming up from Rochester, where he won 18 and had a 2.17 ERA. In '50, he was the "Most Valuable Player" in the International League and pitched a 22-in...

One of the AL's top rookie receivers in 1972, Johnny shared O's catching chores with Andy Etchebarren last season. He enjoyed an outstanding season at Rochester in 1971, led IL receivers with a .992 Fielding Percentage and had 73 Assists. Johnny singled in 1st big league at-bat. Johnny played 2 years of college baseball.

"Lou" Finney hit his American League peak last season with the Boston Red Sox. Alternating between the outfield and first base, Finney proved that he was a good, consistent ball player. He batted .320 in 130 games, drove across 73 runs, and slammed out 15 triples and 31 two-baggers, while fielding a neat .990 for the year to top all his previous efforts as a major leaguer since 1933. Finney fig...

"I feel comfortable when Judge steps into the batter's box" said no pitcher ever. Luckily, the big basher does his best to ensure the nerve-wracking experience doesn't last too long. From 2022-24, New York's slugging star cut to the chase by leading all right-handed hitters with 30 first-pitch home runs.

In his first two starts of August 2010, Hamels was the first Phillies hurler since Curt Simmons in 1966 to fan 10 or more in back-to-back wallless outings.

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: Ringo Speaks Into Phone (Trading), Artis Gilmore (Basketball), Billy Cowan (Baseball), Good Advice From Daddy! (Trading), Dennis Rodman (Basketball), Eddie Waitkus (Baseball), Tim Cullen (Baseball), Dallas Smith (Hockey), DaRon Bland (Football), Rod Brind'Amour (Hockey), Ron Kline (Baseball), Lou Finney (Baseball), Floyd (Pete) Scott (Baseball), Harold Elliott (Trading), James C. Walsh (Baseball), Cole Hamels (Baseball), Charlie Tyra (Basketball), Larry Hisle, Barry Lersch (Baseball), TV's Favorite Family (Trading), and Nelson Fox (Baseball).