Discovery Plaza

January 17, 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.

Bill came up to the Giants in the middle of the '52 season from Toledo-Charleston, where he had a 10-10 record. His first start in organized ball was with the A's in '45 after he came out of the Service. He had a 1-1 mark and was sent down for more experience. Bill got another shot at the Majors, in '50 with the White Sox and was sent to Detroit the same season. In '51, he was with Toledo. His ...

Vince became a Redskin in '60. He did so well in his first scrimmage that he won a starting position which he still holds. He studies law in off-season.

A real favourite with the Montreal fans Bobby has one of the hardest slap-shots in the N.H.L. After being named Rookie of the year in 1961-62 season he has continued to average over 20 goals per year. A solid performance game after game.

Erv was used by the Dodgers as a relief man in 1954. He appeared in 25 games for them, and only 3 were starting assignments. He won 3 games and lost 3, working a total of 68 innings. Erv began in baseball in 1945 with the Dodgers, appearing in 2 games as a pinch runner. Then he went to Mobile and Newport News for the rest of the season. He returned to Brooklyn at the end of the 1947 season, and...

Geoff Bodine realized a dream midway through the 1993 season when he purchased the team of the late Alan Kulwicki. After a rocky start, Bodine and company are regularly the ones to beat.

In her latest jungle movie, her husband, John Derek, assumed creative command including directing, cine- matographer, camera operator, and lighting. The result was a beautiful adventure film that is breaking sales records.

Scrambly Cesare Maniago is all arms and legs when he plays goal. Extremely good in playing the angles. Has played in 13 cities in nine years. Easy going and pleasant, he played in Stanley Cup Playoffs at 22 years of age. Cesare once played six games in six nights!

Mel got a massive jump on the competition en route to a 1951 call to Cooperstown. Called up at 17, he still holds the records for most home runs through age 20 (61), age 21 (86) and age 22 (115). Ott led the Giants in longballs every year from 1928-45.

One of the top pitchers in the game today, Bob fired 5 shutouts in 1962. During his career, the righty has won two All-Star games for the N.L. Bob had the lowest E.R.A. in the National League in 1955.

After Smitty finished high school he signed a contract with Statesville, N. C. The next year he moved to Marion, Ohio. His work impressed one of the managers in the Reds' chain who sug- gested that the Cincinnati organization draft him. Columbia followed the manager's suggestion and there has been no regret among the Redlegs. Managers in the Texas League where he pitched all praised him highly ...

With a lifetime batting average of .328 he swings the heaviest bat in the National League. Tied with Ralph Kiner to lead all players with 51 home runs last year. He is the only National Leaguer who has 4 times hit 3 home runs in one game. He spent three years in the Navy. Married since 1937, he makes his home in Florida during the off season.

Col. Tigh, by contrast, languishes in a barren cell until his wife, Ellen, secures his release. Now missing an eye because of Cylon torture, Tigh swiftly reunites with the insurgency's leaders, Tyrol and Anders. Tyrol has obtained security plans for a police graduation ceremony, and a disillusioned police trainee, Duck, volunteers to blow himself up at the event. Far out in space, Admiral Adama...

Jackson homered in four of his first seven games following his return to the big leagues on July 31, 2024. On August 16, he became the youngest Orioles player to have four hits and three runs in a game.

After breaking into the NBA with a 15-67 record in 1970-71, the Cavs showed steady improvement, culminating in the club's only Central Division title (1975-76). Still, the team made only four trips to the NBA Playoffs before Lenny Wilkens took over as coach in 1986-87. Since then, Wilkens has turned the Cavs around, leading them to the postseason four times in six seasons. DID YOU KNOW? The 198...

With exception of two games played in minors at beginning of 1939 season, Walt's entire career in organized baseball has been spent in majors with Washington Senators. His best season was in 1947 when he had a record of 12-16 for Nats, and was chosen for AL All Star team. He spent three years in service. Last season his record read 8-15.

Luke emerged as the Yankees closer in 2024, allowing a 176 average against.

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 baseball set consists of 200 cards, each measuring 1-5/8” by 3”.

Breaking protocol from the early tobacco and candy cards, the 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set featured photographs of players instead of lithographic art.

Another scoring title for Michael would break Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record of seven in a career.

The #2 quarterback in the N.F.L. last year and second on the Ram career list for yards passing! His best game ever was against the Baltimore Colts in 1967 when he completed 18 out of 22 passes for a fantastic 82% percentage. Roman works for a vitamin company during the off-season.

When the Nats looked for added strength for their outfield this year, they didn't have to go far. Carlos, the star of their Charlotte Farm Team had set the South Atlantic League "on fire," batting like a Major Leaguer. A good extra-base slugger, Carlos figures to find the range and dent that long left field wall in Washington's Griffith Stadium with some solid smashes.

Tommy had a great year in the Pacific Coast League in 1954, earning him a late season spot with the Yankees in his comeback. He has a lot of friends and they are rooting for him in 1955. With Seattle last year he had a 20-10 record for 36 appearances. He struck out 199 men and walked 118. His ERA was 3.15. For the Yanks he had a 3-2 record for 5 games and a 2.70 ERA. Plagued by control during h...

A "sandlot" boy from Missouri, one of baseball's most colorful players. First played with Norfolk. After two war service years, joined Newark Bears in 1946 to play 77 games, hit 15 homers, bat in 59 runs and hit .314. He joined Yanks at end of that season to appear in 7 games. In 1947 he caught 83 games, batted .280. Last season in 125 games, most of which he played as an outfielder, he hit .305.

Cookie was Philadelphia's top utility player until his big bat earned him a regular spot in the Phillies' lineup. The infielder-outfielder developed into one of the club's top hitters last year. Cookie had the best fielding pct. in the I.L. in 1961

Since joining the Red Sox in '62, Eddie has played top-notch ball. In 1951 and 1955, he won two minor league awards for fielding.

The 39th pick in the 1991 draft, Oliver beat long odds to make the Cavalier squad this year. His chief asset is his ability to play both guard and forward. He averaged 19.2 PPG while a senior at Purdue.

Was 2-time Mid-American Conference All-Star. Finished as 2nd leading scorer in Toledo history. Drafted: #3-1973 by Capital.

Here's one way to become a fan favorite - achieve something unseen in your lifetime. That's what Lee did in 2011, his first full season with Philadelphia. The lefty became the club's second southpaw (and the first since Hall of Famer Steve Carlton in 1972) to toss at least six shutouts and post a sub-2.50 ERA.

Carl made a great comeback in 1953 after a disappointing season in 1952. He hit .247 that year, a very low average for him. It was said that he was having trouble with his eyes that year. During the winter he had an eye operation. He bounced back in 1953 to win the National League's batting title. His average was .344 and he hit 21 home runs and batted in 92 runs. Has a great throwing arm. Runn...

On the floor from tip-off to final buzzer, Grimes went the distance in Game 5 of a 2023 second-round playoff series vs. Miami. Jalen Brunson also put in a full shift, marking the first time since 1972 that two Knicks players (Walt Frazier, Jerry Lucas) played 48 minutes of a regulation postseason game.

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: Johnny Mize (Baseball), Tom Kozelko (Basketball), Jim Hughes (Baseball), Phil Cavarretta (Baseball), Cleveland Cavaliers, Larry Nance (Basketball), John LeClair (Hockey), Bob Friend (Baseball), Irv Palica (Baseball), Billy Johnson (Baseball), Woodrow Wilson, Pres. U.S. 1913-1921 (Trading), Cliff Lee (Baseball), Vic Wertz (Baseball), Bill Connelly (Baseball), Pat Moran (Baseball), Luke Weaver (Baseball), Walt Masterson (Baseball), Vince Promuto (Football), Quentin Grimes (Basketball), Stu Miller (Baseball), and Tracy Stallard (Baseball).