Discovery Plaza

February 7, 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.

December 15, 2002: Weekly Wrap Up: On a day in which he set an NFL record for most receptions in a season with his 124th of the year in the third quarter, Harrison notched a pair of key TDs as Indianapolis rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat Cleveland, 28-23, on December 15. "He is unbelievable," said Colts coach Tony Dungy about Harrison, who had eight catches for 172 yards.

Rays skipper Kevin Cash raved about Randy's athletic ability after the offseason acquisition hit.400 with nine walks and only two strikeouts in his first dozen Spring Training games with the team. The energetic outfielder showed similar promise in brief action with the Cardinals in 2019 before he was traded in a five-player shuffle in January 2020.

As a rookie last season, Jim showed the opposition flashing speed and a great pair of hands. Jim became a favorite target for the Boston signal callers. The novice player averaged 15 yards per reception. Jim was the top pass receiver in New England in 1963-4.

Upon leaving college, Korle became the first Duquesne athlete to have a number retired. She's got a dangerous scoring touch, especially from three-point range.

"Tibs" was signed as a free agent by the Canadiens in 1984, but saw only spot duty with the Habs between. 1986-89. He began the 1989-90 season with the Islanders, appearing in 20 games with them and garnering eight points. A swap of minor leaguers made him a Leaf midway through the season. He had an impressive 21-game stint with Toronto, during which he picked up 18 points and was a healthy +6.

A great many All-star, all-time teams will list Nap Lajoie at second base. From 1896 through 1916, a period of 21 years. Lajoie was an outstanding second baseman. A sensational fielder, he was also a mighty hitter, averaging .338 over those years, getting 3242 hits. His lifetime fielding average is .966. He led the American League in batting in 1901, 1903 and 1904, his mark in 1901 being .405, ...

Stan moved right into the #2 spot on the Yankee pitching staff last year as only Mel Stottlemyre won more games. The hard-throwing righty could easily have won 20 games in his freshman year with a little more batting support in several games. He was named the A.L. Rookie of the Year for 1968! Stan has pitched 2 no-hitters in 2 1/2 years in the minors.

One of the fastest men on the Montreal roster, Angel stole 32 bases in 1968 to tie for the league lead. Originally signed by the Braves, he was the Texas League Rookie of the Year in 1967. The versatile infielder will be battling for a spot in the Expos starting lineup in 1970. Angel's hobby is music.

Mark was the fourth-leading longball hitter and RBI man in the 2022 Mets system. He was called up in September to New York, where he was used chiefly as a DH and pinch-hitter during the pennant race.

George Case is the "speed king" of the American League. In a baseball era where base-stealing has become a forgotten art, Case has suddenly renewed interest in that department with his exploits on the base paths. Last year, he stole 51 bases, leading the league, and Clark Griffith, his manager, considers him a threat to the theft records set up by Ty Cobb. His batting mark in 128 games for the ...

After hitting .353 in 64 games for Denver in 1961, Dick was brought up for keeps by Detroit. In 1966, the hard-hitting Tiger led all A.L. shortstops with 23 home runs. Dick hit a home run in the 1968 World Series vs. Cards. Dick holds the Detroit record for homers by a shortstop.

Hank is one of the American League's better outfielders. Appeared in 114 games for the Yankees in 1954, hitting a good .294. He had 111 hits for a total of 173 bases, including 16 doubles, 5 triples and 12 homers. Batted in 54 runs and scored 73. Began in organized ball in 1941, coming to the majors at the end of the 1949 season from Kansas City. In 1952 Hank tied a major league record by getti...

Fielding - Knowing how to play position for batters is a fine science in the major leagues. As a general rule, outside pitches will be hit to the side of the diamond or outfield opposite the side of the plate the batters stand on. The reverse is true of inside pitches, which usually will be pulled toward the near field. Major league fielders watch closely to see the spot where a pitch is about ...

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set features stars such as Eddie Collins (#24), Charles Comiskey (#36), Ty Cobb (#38), Sam Crawford (#41), Joe Jackson (#87), Hugh Jennings (#90), Walter Johnson (#91), Babe Ruth (#151), Joe Tinker (#174) and Honus Wagner (#182).

The Reds bought Howie from the White Sox in December of '52. A former University of Illinois athlete, he started in pro ball with Waterloo of the Three-l League in '46. After he compiled a 16-8 record for that team in '47, the White Sox brought him up from '48 through '51, Howie turned in records of 4-5, 1-1, 2-3 and 5-6 for the Sox. His best Big League Earned Run Average was 3.76 in '51.

Batting .304 from the right side of the plate, the Chicago Cubs' outfielder poled 36 round-trippers in '50.

Selected as third baseman on Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team for 1971, the honor is more meaningful in that Steve made the jump to the majors all the way from the Class A Carolina League. Steve is a versatile player, he's also seen duty at 2nd base, shortstop & the outfield. Steve enjoys stereo music.

Korea: During the week of July 31st, the Korean war reached one of its most critical stages. Our commander issued orders that there was to be no more retreat... we were to "Stand or die." The enemy attacked in full force and every man steeled for the weight of the attack.

Stocking up for a playoff push, Atlanta pulled off a trade with Connecticut to acquire Bentley, a standout scorer and distributor, in July 2018. The move worked as the Dream won the guard's first seven contests and finished with a 23-11 record, the best mark in the Eastern Conference.

While studying a strange nebula, Tuvok and Chakotay's shuttlecraft was attacked, leaving Chakotay apparently brain-dead. Back aboard Voyager, the crew began behaving oddly, as new brainwave patterns were superimposed on them. Tuvok turned out to be under the command of the Komar, a race living in the nebula. The Komar wanted to extract the crew's neural energy, and Tuvok tried to bring the ship...

Few indeed are there who have never heard of "Red" Grange, the "Galloping Ghost" of Illinois. The number "77" worn on "Red's" Jersey became famous where ever football is known. Grange was born in Evanston. Playing sensational football for four years at the University of Illinois, he established one of the greatest records of all time. Scoring five touchdowns in five attempts at carrying the bal...

Chose to attend North Dakota State over Wisconsin... Weighed 175 upon arriving in Fargo... Earned all-state honors twice at Cudahy High in Milwaukee, scoring 62 TDs in last two seasons... Ran 10.6 in state 100-meters final.

Runnerup for the punting championship of the NFL in 1950. Recorded an average of 43.2 yards per punt on 66 kicks. Longest punt: 75 yards. One was blocked. Horace is in 5th year with Browns. Has played defensively and offensively at both right and left ends. Enrolled at Ohio State in 1941, but entered Army before playing a game. After discharge in 1946, entered University of Nevada.

Most picturesque player in baseball. Has fabulous gate-appeal and high-powered talent to match. Was signed from the Kansas City Monarchs in midsummer of 1948. Finished out the '48 season for the Indians with 6 games won, 1 lost, and 45 strikeouts. Games played: 21, ERA 2.47; pct., .857. Should sizzle into his old stride this year.

Smashed out 39 home runs (tops) and 190 hits for .320 average last season. Has lifetime bat mark of .330. Topped American league in hitting in 1939 (.381) and 1940 (.352). Holds Major league record for hitting safely in 56 consecutive games - from May 15 through June 16, 1941 - finally being stopped by Al Smith and Jim Bagby of Cleveland.

"Heinie Manush is another of those six-foot, southpawed Southerners who has risen to fame in professional baseball. Playing consistently in the outfield he has gradually built up a reputation as a batter that in 1933 won him the title of having made the most hits and the most triples in the American League during the season. He was born in Tuscumbia, Ala., in 1901 and began his baseball career ...

Dennis is a brother of the famed "Golden Jet," and like Bobby, is a product of the Chicago farm system. A rugged performer, Dennis enjoyed his best NHL season in 1968-69, scoring 30 Goals and 34 Assists. He also possesses the patented "Hull" slap-shot.

Terry was drafted from Detroit this past June. During his 14 seasons in the NHL, Terry has been named to three first All-Star teams and two second teams. He spent the 1955-56 and 1956-57 seasons with Boston between hitches with the Red Wings. Terry won the Vezina Trophy on three occasions. Sawchuk holds the NHL record with 96 shutouts.

Powers/Abilities: Blink is a mutant able to create teleportation warps. She can use these warps on people or objects and has teleported as far as the moon, although with great difficulty over great distances. Blink will sometimes imbue small javelins with her teleportation powers and throw them at her targets, teleporting them away.

One of the league's steadiest front-court performers, Steve also does well on defense. He has more NBA experience than any other player on 76ers' roster.

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: Andy Pafko (Baseball), U.S.S. Augusta Is Hit By Shell As Shanghai Burns (Trading), Lamar Gordon (Football), Robert Rolfe (Baseball), Blink (Trading), Doyle Lade (Baseball), Dennis Hull (Hockey), Mike Schmidt (Baseball), Richie Dunn (Hockey), Alex Bentley (Basketball), Dixie Walker (Baseball), Chuck Dressen (Baseball), Olaf Henriksen (Baseball), Stan Bahnsen (Baseball), "Larry" Lajoie (Baseball), Felipe Alou (Baseball), Randy Arozarena (Baseball), Bob Rodgers (Baseball), Andy Pafko (Baseball), and Hank Bauer (Baseball).