Discovery Plaza

January 14, 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.

One of the greatest backs ever produced at North Texas State, a school which has gained consider able renown for producing topflight professionals, Abner Haynes was the Missouri Valley Conference's "Back of the Year" in both 1958 and 1959. A quick, elusive running back, 1890 yards on 347 carries, Haynes excelled also as a receiver, 46 receptions for 579 yards, and as a defender. He scored a tot...

New addition to the Cleveland Indians pitching staff. In 1950, the 6'4" right-hander fanned 101 for the A's.

Dick won the Most Valuable Player award in the NL for 1960. He won the batting crown is 1960 after coming off the bench with injuries. Dick was an All-American basketball star at Duke, averaging 22 points a game.

The Cowboys decimated Indianapolis in Week 16 of 2014, picking up a 42-7 victory. Romo was nearly perfect in the rout, completing 18-of-20 attempts for 218 yards and four touchdowns. With his team up so comfortably, the signal-caller watched the fourth quarter from the sideline.

Arm trouble struck Minnie in '68, after he notched 22 saves for the Angels the previous year. The 1967 Fireman of the Year set a record with 72 appearances. Minnie's first A.L. appearance was in a start which he won 5-1, vs. Cleveland.

Jack came to the Braves in '52 after less than three years of Minor League Ball. Starting with Denver in '50 he hit .373 in 72 games and advanced to Atlanta in 1951 where he batted .334 and led the Southern Assn. in Doubles with 42. At Milwaukee (AA) in '52, Jack hit .356 in 57 contests and joined the Braves that season, appearing in 93 games. A great hitter in the Minors, Jack went to the Brav...

In 26 games in 1950, winning 5, losing 4. In 29 games in 1949, winning 7, losing 3. Started in organized ball with Youngstown, Middle Atlantic League, 1939. Had trial with Browns in 1943, followed by 2 years in service. Back to diamond in 1946 with Toledo, American Association. Joined Browns at the end of the season. Won 12, lost 21, for them in 1948. Went to Yanks in big deal at close of campa...

Every so often a youngster comes along with a blend of skills that suggest he can't miss making it in the NHL and Aldcom is one of them. Developed in the Maple Leafs system, Gary is a versatile forward who will give coach Howie Meeker playmaking and scoring skills as well as considerable vitality in the dressing room. If his amateur hockey record is any barometer, Aldcom should reach the 20-goa...

As a rookie in '00-01, Hidayet showed signs of becoming a dangerous scorer in the NBA. On November 25 vs. Seattle, he tallied 17 points in the fourth quarter alone. Hidayet's professional career began in '96-97 in Turkey, when he was just a teenager. In '99-00, he made 42 of his 81 three-point attempts for a .519 percentage. That long-range shooting stroke convinced the Kings to take him with t...

"Choo Choo" Charley's brilliant passing and sensational running gave the Tar Heels 4 great seasons. In his first year he paced the team to 9 wins in 10 contests and into the Sugar Bowl game. In addition to his great running and passing, he was one of the South's best quick kickers with his long punts.

In ape surgery, Dr. Galen says, "I'm nothing more than a vet in this laboratory. You promised to speak to Dr. Zaius about me." Animal psychologist Zira replies. "I did, but he looks down his nose at chimpanzees."

For the Red Sox in '67, Jerry clouted an 8th inning homer to give Boston a 9-8 win, after they had earlier trailed 8-0. The Royals selected Jerry in the Expansion Draft last year.

Jim took over at safety when Clendon Thomas moved over to the offensive platoon. He had a fine year last season with 5 interceptions which he returned for 117 yards. His longest was an 82 yarder which he took all the way for 6 points.

Had best major league season with the 1950 world champions. In 113 games, batting .320 and driving in 70 runs. Got start in baseball in 1941. Spent the next 4 seasons in the Marine Corps. Returned to baseball in 1946 with Quincy, Three I League. With Yanks' Kansas City farm, 1947 and 1948, hitting .313 and .305. Came up to Yanks toward close of 1948 campaign. Hit .272 in 1949.

Joe set a Blue Jays' record for Total Bases in a month with 82 in June, 1991. His 11 Home Runs that month tied a club mark. Walloped 200th Home Run, 8-9-91.

Not many men could propose marriage at a McDonald's and live to tell about it but that's where Fitzpatrick and his wife became engaged during his rookie year. "I was looking at her in the eye, she was doing the sweet and sour sauce everywhere, licking her fingers," he said. "So the ring slid right on. It was wonderful."

Sibby is one of the top utility men in the majors and also one of the youngest 10 year men in baseball. He came up to the Braves in '39 after just 1 1/2 seasons with Hartford and has been with them since, except for Military Service and '46 at Indianapolis. He had a great year for Indianapolis – leading the American Association in Hits (203), Triples (14), and Batting (.343). His best year at...

Youthful Boston Red Sox fast-ball southpaw. Standing 6'2", he hung up a record of 7 wins against 3 losses in '50.

Blessed with a blazing fastball, Bob came into his own last year as he proved himself as a starting pitcher. His many clutch victories late in the season helped the Giants. Bob lead the N.W. League in strikeouts in 1959

The Chicago White Sox paid the Portland Club of the Pacific Coast League $123,000.00 in cash and players in 1927 for Cissell. Chalmer Cissell made good in the big league right away and he has been up there ever since. Plays any position in the infield and is a good hitter. He was traded to Cleveland last year. Last season he batted .315 in 143 games. Cissell was born in Marysville, Mo., January...

Along with his mighty physical assets, Dick has a great feel for football which allows him to read the opponent's plays. He has been selected for the Pro Bowl team in both his previous years and All-League in his rookie year.

The hard-throwing youngster led Oakland in victories last year and he also topped the staff in innings pitched. John pitched 83 innings of hitless ball vs. the Orioles last June, before Dave Johnson's single broke up the no-hit bid. John had letters in baseball, basketball, football and track in school.

The 1909 T206 Set, and other tobacco cards, were often viewed as evil, encouraging gambling and tobacco use among children.

Hot corner man for the A's. Established new Major league high in '47 for expert defense at third. Set great mark of .988. Couldn't top own record last year, but his .975 was 2nd in League. A .454 clutch slugger as well, 5th in the American league in runs batted in - 120. Came from the Yanks in '46.

Came to the Browns in an early 1952 trade. Hits a long ball. His left-handed batting stance is expected to send many balls over the short right field wall in Sportsmans Park. Hit .287 (119 games) for Detroit in 1951. Had 12 homers, 4 triples, 19 doubles.

Batted .260 for 154 games in 1951. Had 152 hits. They included 8 homers, 6 triples, 22 doubles. He drove 57 runs across the plate. Fielded .980. Tied a major-league record with 5 double plays at 2nd base in 1 game. Began in 1937. Worked way up through Yankee chain.

One of Mike's finest games of 1972 was vs. his former Bosox teammates, August 28th. He hit 3-run Homer in 4th inning & 2-run Double in 6th as Chisox won 6-4. Mike led AL with 18 sacrifices in 1967.

Purchased from the Giants after the 1948 season. As a relief pitcher for the New Yorkers he had been a workhorse, appearing in 48 games in 1946; 62 in 1947 and 53 last year. In 1946 and 1947 he topped the NL pitchers for most games pitched. Started career in 1939, spent the next three seasons with Baltimore and then to Jersey City before joining the Giants.

Lou's earned run average in 1954 was the National League's second best. He got into 38 games, winning 15 and losing 14. His ERA was a low 2.76. He worked 258 innings and gave up 224 hits. Lou walked 62 men and struck out 79. He pitched 4 shutouts. Lou began in baseball as a member of the New York Yankees and played in their farm system until he hit the majors with the parent team at the end of ...

Herb took over the Senators' second base assignment last year and did a bang up job. After hitting .302 at Denver in 1955, he came to Washington and saw part time duty in 1956. Herb was baseball captain at the U. of Illinois. As a rookie last year, he played second, third and shortstop.

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: Jim Bradshaw (Football), George Armstrong (Hockey), Ken Trinkle (Baseball), Don Lund (Baseball), Fred Sanford (Baseball), Norm Zauchin (Baseball), Dick Butkus (Football), Ape Surgeon! (Trading), TV Westerns (Trading), Tommy Pham (Baseball), Ed Lopat (Baseball), Lou Brissie (Baseball), Bob Swift (Baseball), Bob Bolin (Baseball), Tony Romo (Football), Stan Fox (Trading), Hank Bauer (Baseball), Cy Falkenberg (Baseball), Henry Majeski (Baseball), and Neelix (Trading).