Discovery Plaza

February 23, 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.

The Alabama collegian played shooting guard and small forward last year. But at 6-foo4, he'll probably settle into a guard position in the NBA. Regardless, this outside gunner can shoot he's the Crimson Tide's all-time leader in treys made and attempted in a career and a season.

With Waterioo of the I.I.I. League in 1955, Johnny won the homer championship. He appeared as a pinch-hitter with the White Sox in the 1959 World Series. Johnny spends his spare time constructing things out of wood.

In the second quarter of a matchup with the Bucs in Week 1 of 2021, Cooper dragged his toes to haul in a 5-yard TD pass. That was just the start of a high-scoring season from the star wideout. He finished the campaign with a team-best and career-high-tying eight touchdown grabs.

Gracie calms her nerves before big events by juggling - a technique that's helped her become a two-time U.S. figure skating champion. In her Olympic Winter Games debut in Sochi, she captured a bronze medal in the Team event. Gold also just missed the podium in Ladies Singles, finishing fourth.

Joe had an excellent season in 1952 for the White Sox, appearing in 29 games, winning 14 and losing 10. Joe has had a long career. It began in 1937. Two years later he came to the Cleveland Indians. He was traded to the Boston Red Sox in time for the 1941 season, remained with them, except for two years in service, until December, 1950, when he was traded to Chicago.

With more than 50 cards, the New York Giants are the most represented team in the 1909 T206 Set.

Five-foot-seven inches of toughness, Yogi caught both ends of a doubleheader 117 times and, at age 37, squatted for all seven hours and 22 innings of a game.

Tyler recaptured his top form to begin his career with Boston. He hit 11 homers in his first 37 games for the Red Sox, tied for fourth in Club history.

Spud Davis is a veteran catcher with 12 years of major league duty behind him. Always a dangerous hitter, Davis is also a steady catcher. His major career goes back to 1928, when he played first with the Cardinals and later with the Phillies. He was with the Phils until 1934, when he was traded back to the Cardinals. Cincinnati got him in 1937 but he was sent back to the Phillies in mid-season ...

"Ted" made grand comeback last season after some experts thought he was nearing end of magnificent career. Fiery forward picked eight times to big league all-stars. Holds record for most assists, 55, in season.

The Reds obtained Bob from the Cubs in October of '51. He's been a professional ball player since '46, breaking in as a pitcher but switching to the outfield when his hitting impressed Cub officials. Bob batted a rousing .378 for Nashville of the Southern Association in '49 and was moved up to the Cubs the following season. He was in and out of the Cub lineup in '50 and '51 and was a regular wi...

Got into 46 games in 1950. Had an 11-9 record. Spent 8 seasons in the minor leagues. First came to the majors in 1943, winning 8 and losing 2 for the Cardinals. Uncle Sam kept Al busy for the next two years. He returned to the Cards in 1946, winning 11 and losing 10. His record in 1947 was a nice 14-8. Won 10, and lost 6, in 42 games in 1948. In 39 games during 1949. Record: 14 and 8.

Jim's greatest baseball thrill was pitching a 7-inning Perfect Game for Lynchburg vs. Rocky Mount, 7-30-72.

Wayne continues to improve with each season and has become the Hawks' starting center. His 117 Blocked Shots were 2nd-best on the squad last season. Once blocked 10 shots in a game. Wayne played on U.S. Pan American Team.

The #2 quarterback in the N.F.L. last year and second on the Ram career list for yards passing! His best game ever was against the Baltimore Colts in 1967 when he completed 18 out of 22 passes for a fantastic 82% percentage. Roman works for a vitamin company during the off-season.

Caught in 38 games for the Pirates in 1951. Got into 55 games in all. Had 22 hits. Drove in 13 runs. Batted .227. Fielded .965. Began in 1946 with Wenatchee and Sacramento. With Sacramento in 1947. With Pittsburgh in 1948 and 1949. Spent 1950 with Buccaneers and Indianapolis.

Made $250,000 donation to U. of Miami football program in 2000, largest gift ever to school by Hurricane athlete... Toughened through high school summers loading watermelons... Has established Edgerrin James Foundation.

After leading the Oilers in goals last season, Petr caught a trade wind to the Warmer clime of Tampa Bay. Our most pressing need for the (93-94) season was to add speed and goal-scoring ability to our offense," said Lightning President and GM Phil Esposito. "In Petr Klima, we addressed both needs. He has scored 30 (or more) goals in six of his eight NHL seasons."

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set was offered as a marketing promotion by C.C. Spink and Son, publishers of The Sporting News, with the backs either blank, bearing the publication’s name, or carrying one of several different advertisements.

Versatile Willie scored 42 points last year. He once scored 4 TDs in a game.

Jumping from Class B Baseball right into a full time Braves' outfield berth is a king size job, but Hank took it in his stride last season. Starting in pro ball with Eau Claire in '52, Hank batted .336 and was sent to Jacksonville in '53. He proved to be the sensation of the League by leading the Loop with a .362 Batting Average, Most R.B.I.'s, Runs, Hits and Doubles.

Set club rebounding record during 1972-73 season. Was runner-up as NBA Rookie of Year for 1972-73. Drafted: #3-1972 by Portland.

A serious knee injury shelved the soft-spoken center last season, but Earl still managed 15 goals for the Pittsburgh Penguins. AHL observers still talk of his 65 points in 40 games pace with Cleveland in 1959-60, while the property of the New York Rangers. Earl was traded from N.Y. to Montreal to N.Y. (on paper at least in one hour.)

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.

Richard established a single-season high in goals in 2002-03. Two goals came on the power play, two were shorthanded, and he had three game winners.

Acquired by Rangers from Indians during off-season, Mike's most interesting baseball experience was facing Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle for the first time. His hobbies are swimming and reading.

He is already being called another "Babe Ruth." His amazing clouting drove out 51 home runs last year, to tie Johnny Mize. In 1946, he also led the National League in home runs. Second player since 1900 to do this as a rookie. He joined the Pirates in 1943 but, due to Uncle Sam's prior claim on his time, it was not until 1946 that he appeared in a game for the Pirates.

Chances are good that Jackie will be the Royals regular shortstop this year. He was acquired in the expansion draft from the Minnesota Twins. Jackie plays winter ball in the Venezuelan League.

The Army rushed armed units into the city in an attempt to protect the citizens from the Martian invaders. Tanks and bazookas were a common sight in the streets, as people hid in their basements and shelters. Saucers constantly flew over the city, destroying buildings and lives with its deadly beams. Attacking the soldiers, the Martians fired their death-rays at them. The helpless military forc...

Started in Chicago's inaugural WNBA game, May 20, 2006, an 83-82 win at Charlotte. Entered the 2006 season needing 50 points and 47 rebounds to reach the 500-mark in each category in her WNBA career. Selected by Chicago in the 2005 WNBA Expansion Draft, November 16, 2005.

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: Camille Henry (Hockey), Johnny Romano (Baseball), Eddie Fitzgerald (Baseball), Jim Hughes (Baseball), Tamecka Dixon (Basketball), Amari Cooper (Football), Austin Wells (Baseball), Tyler O'Neill (Baseball), Ted Lindsay (Hockey), Ty Cline (Baseball), Willie Galimore (Football), Gil Hodges (Baseball), Thomas D. Henrich (Baseball), Brooke Wyckoff (Basketball), The Human Torch (Trading), Edgerrin James (Football), "Spud" Davis (Baseball), Bob Pettit (Basketball), Rob Blake (Hockey), and Ivan Castillo (Baseball).