Discovery Plaza

February 24, 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.

After 14 years in the minors, Nels made the Majors last year. Before '55, he had a bad habit, "golfing the ball." Nels learned to chop at the ball... and started drilling base hits.

CAREER APPRAISAL: Over 18 seasons, and with no sign of decline, Jeter has inserted himself into the Yankees pantheon of stars. Career hit No. 3,500 is within reach in 2013, even as he approaches slightly longer-term milestones of 2,000 runs and 300 homers.

The 29 year old outfielder was one of the most feared hitters in baseball when he played in the Northern League in 1959. He clouted 35 home runs and banged home 114 RBIs for Aberdeen that year, Dave is a righthanded batter with great power. Dave blasted 34 homers in the International League 114 times.

Low-grade commons in the 1909 T206 Set can be bought for as little as about $15-$25.

The New York Mets acquired Ron from the Houston organization on February 10, 1967. After a fine spring showing, he was added to the Mets roster. Ron's biggest thrill came in the 1964 World Series as he worked a total of 4 and two-thirds hitless innings in two relief appearances. Ron had 6 saves for the Cards in 1964. He has a degree in electrical engineering.

In 1967, Nelson hung-up a .737 winning percentage to lead the National League. Coming out of the bullpen that year, he became one of the hottest hurlers in the majors. Nelson compiled a two-season win streak of 14 in a row, beginning in 1967 and concluding in 1968. In '67, Nelson picked up a World Series victory.

Drafted from Chicago! A top-flight defensive receiver, he led the Int. League with a .994 fielding average in 1963. Jerry batted .490 as a senior in high school.

It's one thing not to be able to tackle him, but many times they couldn't even put a hand on him. Untouchable in the most literal of terms, Sanders was so quick, shifty and smooth that would-be tacklers stood no chance. The Lions legend put all his best traits on display to score 16 times on plays of at least 50 yards.

Terry is starting his 1th season in the NHL and has played all but two season with Detroit. He played for Boston in 1955-56 and 1956-57. Rated as one of the greatest goalies in modern hockey. Sawchuk was a member of the first All-Star Team on three occasions and was a member of the Second Team three times. He won the Vezina Trophy as "the goalkeeper who has played the most games for the team wi...

Bo and John completed the jungle film in under 8 weeks at a cost of under 5 million dollars... practically unheard of in Hollywood! The scenes were filmed in Sri Lanka and the Seychelles Islands.

Because of the large size of the 1911 Turkey Red card, careful storage and preservation were problematic, and high-grade examples are quite difficult to find. Regardless, the T3 Turkey Red baseball cards are considered by many to be the most beautiful sportscard issue ever created.

The former UCLA football and basketball star has been showered with honors ever since he joined the Dodgers. Jackie was the NL Rookie of the Year in '47; was the League's Most Valuable Player in '49; and has been named to 4 Major League All-Star teams. His .342 average in '49 led the NL and his '51 Fielding Average of .992 is a NL record for 2nd Basemen. He was 3rd in Runs and Stolen Bases in '52.

Only four second basemen in the modern era have had four 200-hit seasons. Eight have hit .330-plus three times. A dozen have stolen 30 bases on six occasions. And just 13 have logged multiple 30-home run campaigns. Jose is on every one of those lists.

Skip was a standout in Junior "A" hockey and turned pro in 1964 with Boston. Had a 15-game tryout with the Bruins last season but Coach Sinden sent him to Oklahoma City for further experience. Is given a better-than-average chance of making the Bruins' line-up this season.

Ralph moved into the No. 2 slot on the Yankees staff last season, as the young righthander finally realized his potential. The tall ace started with Binghamton in '54, winning 11 games as an 18 year old. Before last season, Ralph's biggest year was in 1958 with Kansas City. TRAVELING IN CIRCLES. Ralph started with Yanks, was traded to K.C. & returned to N.Y.

Dick spent the 1947 season with Wilkes-Barre and the season he had marked him for the majors. He appeared in 139 games, scored 115 runs, and had 164 hits for a total of 252 bases. He had 28 doubles, 12 triples and 12 homers, and a batting average of .324. Last season with the Browns he played in 71 games and wound up with a good batting average of .298.

A broken leg sidelined Roy half of the 1951 season. Never a leading batter, he hits a long ball when it counts as shown by his 85 Runs Batted In and 21 Homers in 1950. Roy is a fine fielder though, and in 1950 led all National League Shortstops in Double Plays, Putouts (332) and Assists (541). A World War II Veteran, he's been with the Cubs since 1948. Before that, he played 5 seasons in the mi...

One of the league's great shooters, Rice is toughest when it counts the most, tying for the lead in NBA overtime points (38) last season. He has started 103 consecutive games.

Lacroix was effective in his rookie campaign for the Kings in 1994-95, impressing fans and management with his hard-hitting, two-way play. He led all Los Angeles rookies in scoring.

Tony turned 22 just before the 1968 season got underway and he is another reason why Oakland fans will be cheering one of the finest young pitching staffs in the major leagues. A tall, left-handed hurler, Tony was used primarily in relief last year. Operating as a fireman, he was credited with six saves, the second best mark on the staff. In Tony's rookie year in pro ball, he won 11 of 12 decis...

Don is nicknamed "Mandrake" because at times he appears to use magic in hitting the baseball. He'll hit a bad ball as well as a good one. Don began in baseball in 1944, with the Giants Jersey City farm team. He remained with them until 1947, joined the Giants at end of 1948 season. Divided 1949 between New York and Minneapolis, then joined the Giants to stay in 1950.

As the muscle component of the Bulls' three-pronged triangle attack, Grant has led the team in rebounding in each of the last four seasons, grabbing a career-best 10 per game in 1991-92. The former ACC Player of the Year also racked up 131 blocks and 100 steals.

With New Orleans at the beginning of the 1950 season. After 6 wins, and 4 losses, was called up by the Pirates. In 27 games for the Bucs, winning 7 while losing 9. Struck out 57 batters in 128 innings. An outstanding athlete in high school. Captained his baseball team Had 13 letters at graduation. First experience in organized baseball was with Santa Rosa in 1948. Won 8, lost 5.

Bill joined the Orioles last season right from the Clemson College campus. Receiving $15,000 to sign a Baltimore contract, he became the Orioles' first "bonus baby." Although now in Service, Bill will add plenty of mound strength to Baltimore when he returns. In 3 years at college, he had a 19-8 record demonstrating a blazing fast ball and excellent control.

The 1909 T206 Set cards were issued by the American Tobacco Company (ATC) for their brands, which have tobacco advertisements on the back.

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.

As usual, Cody went "next level" in the 2021 Postseason, where he swatted .353 and delivered two tying or go-ahead hits in the eighth inning or later.

"Cookie" Lavagetto started his professional baseball career with the Oakland Club, of the Pacific Coast League, in 1933, as a second baseman, playing 152 games, getting a batting average of .312. The following year he became the property of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and played with them for 3 seasons in the infield. At the close of the 1936 season he was traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers for Ralph B...

Despite missing five games with a fracture of the upper arm, Houston's Warren Moon still finished among AFC leaders in many categories. The perfect field general for the rigorous "Run 'n Shoot" offense, Moon finished the 1992 season as the AFC's top rated passer with an 89.3 mark. The man with the ageless arm also finished fifth in completions (224), second in the AFC in completion percentage (...

Jim was relieved of his position as manager of the Senators on January 29, 1969!

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: Vernon Law (Baseball), Ed Johnston (Hockey), Dave Nicholson (Baseball), Jesse Haines (Baseball), Wildfire Schulte (Baseball), Derek Jeter (Baseball), Nelson Burbank (Baseball), Danny Manning (Basketball), "Home Movies Anyone?" (Trading), Gleyber Torres (Baseball), Jose Altuve (Baseball), Angel McCoughtry (Basketball), Tony Pierce (Baseball), Making Friend In Singapore Zoo (Trading), Sammy White (Baseball), Maxie Baughan (Football), Ken Hodge (Hockey), Marcus Cotton (Football), Cliff Mapes (Baseball), and Korie Hlede (Basketball).