Discovery Plaza

January 1, 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.

A solitary huntsman, like his name, Tom Lone works without a partner - "Their choice," he claims. But it's his duty to enforce the law and hunt down bad guys wherever he finds them. A simple devotion, until he runs across the trail of the Catwoman, a thief like none he has ever met before. Instinctively, he feels there's more here than meets the eye. The question is, should he follow his head o...

Jim is one of the promising rookies the Brownies came up with in 1952. This was his second trip with the Browns. He played with San Antonio of the Texas League in 1950 and 1951; had fine years. In 1950 he batted .321. In 161 games in 1951, he hit .284 and batted in 127 runs, to lead the league. He also led the league in total bases with 284.

When the Phillies come to town, you will always see a peppery man named Hans Lobert on the third base coaching lines. Lobert is one of the ablest coaches in the National League and a colorful figure on the base lines. He was given the nickname Hans for trying to emulate Honus Wagner. He was an exceptionally fast man in his playing days, with third base his post. He played briefly with Pittsburg...

Many players have more than one card in the 1909 T206 Set and Hal Chase has the most cards (five).

Gilligan's Island debuted on CBS on September 20, 1964. Its last episode telecast on September 4, 1967. The show and its theme song "The Ballad of Gilligan's Island" quickly became American icons. The cast featured Bob Denver as Gilligan, Alan Hale Jr. as The Skipper, Jim Backus as Thurston Howell III, Natalie Schafer as Mrs. Eunice Howell, Tina Louise as Ginger Grant, Russell Johnson as The Pr...

"Harry the Cat", one of baseball's best fielding pitchers, coached the Browns' young hurlers in '53. He set a World Series record for Most Wins by a Southpaw in '46 when he beat the Red Sox 3 times. A screwball thrower, Harry had his best year in '48 when he compiled a 20-7 mark and led the N.L. in ERA (2.24), Shutouts (7) and Strikeouts (149). Brecheen's 4-hitter beat the Red Sox in the '46 Se...

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

Big Joe can hit one of the longest balls in the major leagues. He had a great night at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field on July 31. He Islammed out 4 home runs and 1 double to set two major league records. His 13. extra bases on long hits were the most in the majors and his 18 total bases for one game set the record for most total bases. He batted .308 for 133 games and had 27 doubles, 5 triples and 23 ...

Since joining Detroit, Miguel has led the AL in HRs in 2008, in RBI in '10, and in AVG and 2Bs in '11. Miguel is a career .430 hitter with the bases loaded.

A prime factor in the Tigers' 1968 pennant winning season, Willie finished 2nd in the league in home runs and 4th in batting. Detroit first spotted Willie when he was just 14 years old! Willie batted .304 in the World Series vs. St. Louis.

Bob was obtained from Springfield in June, 1963, for four players. He had been with the Indians for eight years and was with Three Rivers for a year and a half before Boston gave him a shot at the NHL. Bob was originally in the Montreal organization. He's 30 years old, 6'1" and weighs 180 lbs. McCord won an award as top A.H.L. defenseman in 1960-61.

Al was used strictly in relief by the 1954 Giants, as they marched to the pennant and World's Championship. He got into 20 games, working a total of 31 innings. He gave up 35 hits, walked 14 and struck out a like number. He won 1 and lost 3. In 1951, the Giants brought Al up from Minneapolis late in the season, and he contributed 5 very important wins to their drive for the pennant, which they ...

Hails from Tuscumbia, Ala., where he was born July 30, 1901. Is a six footer and weighs 183 pounds. Bats and throws left handed. Broke into the Big League in 1921 with the Detroit Tigers, but was sent to Omaha for more experience. Came back to the Tigers and won a regular berth. Played five years with Detroit, two with St. Louis, and has been with Washington since 1930. Has four brothers who al...

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).

No. 8, Catching The High Fly. "Kik!" Cuyler catches high files to his outfield position with arms extended above his head, sighting between his hands to gauge the line of the ball's descent. He knows that If, after striking his glove, the ball should bounce away he has another chance to snatch it before it reaches the ground. A player who attempts a "basket catch" with his hands cupped in front...

Jamaal had a game-high of 34 Points in 1980-81 and was credited with 235 Assists and 121 Steals for the Lakers. Jamaal was 3-time All-Pacific 8 selection at UCLA.

After splitting his first season of North American hockey between Nashville and Milwaukee (IHL), Denis earned full-time status in 2001-02, as well as the praise of his coach, Barry Trotz. "He's taken over that big, dominating center ice role," Trotz said. "He's a force every game. He doesn't let plays die. He's not going to let a hook or a grab keep him from getting to open spaces." Arkhipov be...

Like Yogi Berra 50 years earlier, A. J. swings at any pitch close to the strike zone and with eye-popping results. After rapping .307 in 33 games for the Twins in 2000, he ripped .289 in '01 and a clutch .300 in an All-Star '02 campaign. Pierzynski also has evolved into a stellar defensive player.

At Bucknell Univ. Bob was a star infielder. After pitching 7 years on Yank farms, Bob joined Chicago in '53. In '54 he won 16, a bad leg kept him from 20 wins.

A fine defensive player, Dave led the Texas League in fielding and assists in 1965. He is quick, extremely agile behind the plate and owns one of the most accurate throwing arms in the Houston organization. Dave has also seen action at the "hot corner."

Standing only 5'9", the Boston Red Sox center-fielder smacked American League pitching in 1950 for a .328 average.

Garza left the University of Iowa as the nation's best interior player. In 2021, the center made his debut in the Summer League and excelled, using his combination of skill and grit to put forth dominant performances. During the Pistons' 103-86 win against the Lakers, the rookie big man posted 20 points and 14 rebounds.

Jerry suffered a broken foot in May 2003, which ended up costing him half the year. He was leading the Orioles by batting .287 at the time of the injury. A threat on the bases, he first played for the club in 1998. His career-best 29 steals came in 2001, when he also drove in his career-high 47 runs. His father, Jerry Sr., also was an Orioles player.

Scott was one of the most outstanding collegiate ballplayers in 1963. The Chargers acquired the services of this tackle from the Houston Oilers before the '67 season began. He's got quick moves. Scott is one of the game's most consistent players.

"Baddie" is playing his fourth season with the Redskins, his seventh in pro football. He was with the Boston Yanks two seasons and the Chicago Cardinals one year. At Western Reserve University he was a star athlete, captaining both the football and track teams in 1943. He was named All-Ohio quard and tackle in both '41 and '42. Also named on All Service team in '43-'44'-'45 while acting as a ch...

There's a lot of power in Gus' bat, and he is a constant home run threat. He began the 1952 season with Pittsburgh's Pacific Coast League team, Hollywood. He got in 17 games for the Stars, batting .297. He was called up by the Pirates where he got in 131 games, hit .250, had 16 home runs. Spent 1951 with Pittsburgh and tied for the National League lead in triples with 12.

An underrated receiver, Meyers had long knocked on the door. of the 1,000-yard club. In 2024, the Raiders wideout knocked the door down. The veteran reached the milestone for the first time as he finished with a career-best 1,027 yards. His 87 receptions also marked a personal high.

Only 3 pitchers in the National League worked in more games than the Giants' relief ace in '51. George broke in at Knoxville in '48 and played for Jacksonville of the Sally League and Jersey City of the International League before making the Giants. George is a graduate of Ohio State University where he was a Football and Baseball star. He showed promise in High School, pitching 3 no-hitters.

Chris Gates is more than just the lead guitarist in Junkyard. He's a multi-instrumental wizard who mastered the piano at the age of six and could play every instrument in his high school brass section. Chris calls axe master Ted Nugent a major influence on his playing style, though he loves the energy of punk rock as well. Chris' mother once sang for the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Specialt...

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: Splashdown (Trading), Henry Majeski (Baseball), A.J. Pierzynski (Baseball), Crazy Cards (Trading), Max Flack (Baseball), Birdie Tebbetts (Baseball), Bob McCord (Hockey), Ethan Allen (Baseball), Packy Naughton (Baseball), Scott Appleton (Football), George Spencer (Baseball), Taj McWilliams-Franklin (Basketball), Larry Gardner (Baseball), Gil Coan (Baseball), Barney McCoskey (Baseball), Drake Maye (Football), Joe Adcock (Baseball), John Badaczewski (Football), Ira Thomas (Baseball), and Dave Adlesh (Baseball).