Discovery Plaza

February 28, 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 Expos drafted this veteran from the San Francisco Giants. Ty has shown good pinch-hitting ability. Tys favorite hobby is photography.

Mantle's Topps rookie issue has become the "gold standard" of post-World War II baseball cards. He was given the first number on the checklist of the 1952 second series, many of which (after going unsold) were dumped by Topps in a river - hence the scarcity.

Don, traded to the Giants by the Braves last winter, had the 9th best ERA among N.L. Pitchers in '53. The little curve-baller pitched a 2-hitter and a 3-hitter in his rookie Major League season. Don came to the Braves after a 17-4 record and a 2.70 ERA with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1952. He won 11 and lost 2 at Pawtucket in '49 and was 14-6 at Hartford in 1951. When Braves' star Spahn pulled a ...

Did a good job for Tigers in first season for them (1950). Batted .277 in 157 games, and drove in 75 runs. Hit .290 in 145 games in 1949. Drove in 63 runs. At end of 1949 season was traded to the Bengals from the Browns. Came up through the minors to the Yankees in 1941. Sent to the Senators for 1943. At end of 1947 campaign, St. Louis purchased Jerry's services from Washington for $25,000.

With regular work he didn't get as Canadien, Ab blossomed into a 20-goal scorer with the Hawks. One of tallest left wingers in NHL at 6-2, he is sound checker and owner of good, hard shot. Scored six goals in last playoffs.

Was top free throw shooter in Uiah history. Named to Western Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. Drafted #2-1971 by San Diego.

In general, Piedmont and Sweet Caporal card backs are the easiest to find in the 1909 T206 Set.

Following in the footsteps of her father, Mark, the 18th overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft Alarie was selected by Dallas at No. 5 in the 2020 WNBA Draft. The pair became the third father-daughter duo drafted in the opening frame, joining Karl Malone and Cheryl Ford and Dee and Lexie Brown.

Milwaukee was Ed's first and last minor league team prior to his being brought up by the Braves in April of '52. He broke in with the Brewers in '49 but played most of his ball with Thomasville that year where he batted .363 in 63 games. He started the '50 season with Milwaukee and was sent down to Atlanta. He started the '51 season with Atlanta and returned to Milwaukee. Ed hit 32 Homers in 1950.

"Rocky" was hitting .295 for Seattle of the Pacific Coast League in mid-season of '52, when, the White Sox brought him up to the A.L. He entered pro ball with Wilmington of the Inter-State League in '45, played for Joplin of the Western Association in '46 and had a .318 B.A. with Quincy of the Three I League in '47. The Sox had him up for a '49 trial after Rocky hit .318 and 20 Homers for Memph...

"Pep" Young is a handy man with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He hits a consistent .270, drives a long ball, and can field any infield position except first, capably. He was the Pirates' regular second baseman in 1938, but played in only 84 games last year, getting 81 hits, batting across 29 runs and averaging .276. Twenty of his hits were for extra bases. Pep came up to the Pirates from Tulsa in 193...

Pitching Tips - Control. Most important item in a pitcher's kit is CONTROL. Blaeholder of the Browns says that even major league pitchers must practice constantly to keep good control. Many a pitcher who has a fine- fast ball, a good curve and a change of pace, fails to make the big league grade because he lacks pitching accuracy. Control is learned only by hard work and constant pitching to "s...

Ed started in baseball with Paducah of the Kitty League in '40. He was with Memphis, Greenville, Jackson, Atlanta, Norfolk and Indianapolis before joining the Braves in '45. He had an 8-3 record and a 2.51 ERA in his rookie year in the Big Leagues and stayed with the Beantowners 2 more seasons before being sent down to Milwaukee in '48. Ed pitched for Toronto in '49, Minneapolis in '50 and Otta...

In 37 games in 1950, winning 14, losing 13. Had an earned run average of 3.30. Joined the Cards in 1941 after 3 seasons in the minors. Led League in wins in 1946 with 21 (lost 10). Also led in innings pitched and E.R.A. In 1949 Howie won 20 games while losing 9. His earned run average of 2.77 and his .690 percentage were both second best in League. Traded to Pirates, June 15, 1951.

Attended Boston College 1937-1938. Began umpiring New England League 1939. Purchased from International League in July of 1953 by American League. Hobbies are golf and tennis. Had fine war record in Pacific, rising from enlisted man to win a battle field commission.

The massive Adebayo (6-foot-10, 255 pounds) explodes off the ground, finishing at the rim with thunderous jams and rising through the air for massive rejections. Against the Wizards on March 23, 2019, the bouncy big man rocked the rim for 16 points and registered four blocks.

President John F. Kennedy speaks to an attentive audience. In the background is a painting of Abraham Lincoln.

I reckon the first place of honor in the Crockett Journal belongs to my best buddy, Georgie Russel. Ol' Georgie and me saw plenty of action together and when there'd be trouble brewing, he'd come a'riding just like that day when he called at my cabin. It was time for Georgie and me to saddle up and head for Indian territory and Jackson's camp.

How they say - Hello: A-you-bow-von. Friend: Me-to-rah. Goodbye: Go-hin En-nem-ee. Thanks: Stoo-tee-yee.

Discovered while at Pepperdine College in 1944, Roy has been with the Cubs since 1948. His appearances have been limited by injuries the past two seasons, but prior to that he was Chicago's starting shortstop. He broke into organized ball with Los Angeles of the PCL in 1944 and was in military service in 1945. While not considered a powerhitter, Roy did have 21 homers for the Cubs in 1950, the ...

The ace Yankee relief pitcher since 1944, Joe spent the 1951 season at Kansas City and San Francisco. In 1948 and 1949, he went to the mound more times than any pitcher in the American League. He had a 14-8 record in 1947 and 13-8 in '49 when he was chosen on the Major League All-Star Team. Bothered by a bad arm in '51, Joe expects to come up again.

One of the biggest defensemen in the National Hockey League, Jerry is known for his bruising bodychecks. He has developed into a solid defender. Jerry played in the 1975 NHL All-Star Game. Jerry's nickname is "King Kong".

Many collectors believe that some cards, such as the T213-1 Coupon cards, should also be considered T206s.

Another of the Nets' outstanding rookies of 1980-81, Mike scored a game-high of 28 Points last season while adding 252 Assists, 86 Steals and 27 Blocked Shots. A good ballhandler and passer, he finished 7th among North Carolina's all-time scorers with 1765 Points. Mike captained U.S. team at the Pan American Games.

First hit the majors with the Browns in 1939. Remained with them through 1947, with 3 years out for the armed forces. Traded to the Cleveland Indians in April 1948. With them for 2 seasons. Divided the earlier part of the 1950 campaign between San Diego and Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League. With Pittsburgh Pirates rest of season, hitting .206 for 40 games. Now back with the Browns.

Driving in 120 runs and smacking out a .294 average, the Boston Red Sox veteran was No. 1 in fielding at 2B.

Vladimir is younger than the number one prospect in Baseball in 2022: Adley Rutschman.

Frank S. (Ping) Bodie, outfielder of the Chicago American League team, was born in San Francisco, Cal., October 8, 1887. His first professional engagement was in 1902 with the San Francisco Club in the California State League. He played with that team until 1905, when he joined the San Mateo Club. During 1907 and 1908 he played third base at Vallejo, but left in 1909 to rejoin the San Francisco...

Garrett joined a who's-who list of pass-rushers in 2022 after mauling QBs for 16 sacks. He became the seventh player in NFL history to record at least 10 sacks in five of his first six seasons. The others in the club are Richard Dent, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Reggie White, DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller.

Used mostly as a utility infielder, pinch-hitter and pinch-runner, Bill was a Giant regular from 1946, when he came up to the majors, through 1949. One of the best bunters in baseball, he started in organized ball in 1938. He's one of the surest men in the League on pop flies, using his famous "basket catch." His top marks are 17 Home Runs in 1947 and a .278 batting average in 1949. Bill served...

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: Ed Wright (Baseball), Josh Reddick (Baseball), Bella Alarie (Basketball), George Blaeholder (Baseball), Cecil Travis (Baseball), Milt Wilcox (Baseball), Myles Garrett (Football), Bill Paultz (Basketball), Bam Adebayo (Basketball), Mike Hegan (Baseball), Tommy Helms (Baseball), "Goose" Goslin (Baseball), "Pep" Young (Baseball), Jerry Priddy (Baseball), Eddie Robinson (Baseball), Joe Page (Baseball), Howie Pollett (Baseball), Rocky Krsnich (Baseball), Ty Cline (Baseball), and Don Liddle (Baseball).