Discovery Plaza

January 25, 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.

Carol changed her code name from Ms. Marvel to Captain Marvel to honor Mar-Vell. the original Captain Marvel, after his sacrifice to save the planet Halaa from the Phoenix Force.

A veteran of sixteen professional baseball seasons, Don posted the lowest ERA on Boston's staff last year. Don pitched in two World Series. Don was acquired for Dick Radatz in June, 1966. Don scouts for a pro football club in the winter.

The woman her teammates call A.C. was solid at the free throw line in 1999. She ranked 10th in the league after hitting 83% from the charity stripe.

A high pick, 17th overall, in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, Allison has gained NHL experience in the past two seasons and is still considered one of the Caps' young players to watch.

Tommy played a total of 87 games in Sweden, recording a total of 18 goals, 18 assists for 36 points with 89 penalty minutes. Tommy's wife's name is Maria.

"He'll be a real force in three or four years," NBA superscout Marty Blake said about Rik when he was the second player drafted (after Danny Manning) in 1988. After only two years, those words are already true. Rik played in every regular-Season game in 1989-90, led the Pacers in blocked shots, finished 2nd in rebounding and 4th in scoring, and shot excellent percentages from the floor and the ...

With just a little more than 2 years of Minor League experience, George arrived at the Polo Grounds at the end of the 1950 season and established himself as one of the top relief pitchers in the NL. He broke in with Knoxville in '48. After winning 11 and losing 5 at Jersey City in '50, he was brought up by the Giants. The "sinker ball" specialist won 10 while losing only 4 in '51. An ex-Ohio St...

Ask Elvis: Should people go into show business? It's no secret that show business has been great to me. But let's not forget that I'm lucky - and I mean lucky. There are plenty of kids with talent who are having their hearts broken in the entertainment business. Success depends on having a certain talent recognized and then getting the right breaks. If you are willing to work hard and give your...

Jim established two NFL records in 1975. His 222 games are the most ever played by a defensive player and his 26 fumble recoveries are more than anyone else in pro football history. Jim has started each of the 210 games the Vikings have played after playing in 12 games with the Browns in 1960. The captain of Vikings' defensive unit, he played one year in Canada before joining Browns. Jim was Al...

Tigh knows what the Cylons have planned. Thinking back 20 years, to a long night of drinking with Adama, he realizes that Centurians aren't going to blow the ship up - they're planning to kill the crew by venting the ship's air and then turn its guns on the rest of the fleet. And only Lee, whom Tigh despises for his disloyalty to his father, and his small squad of marines are in position to sto...

1949 will be Luke's 19th season in OB and also his 19th with Chicago White Sox. Began with Atlanta in Southern Association in 1930 and played 104 games for them, hitting .306. Moved up to White Sox at end of season and has been there ever since. Only three years did he slip below .300 in batting, and his highest average was .388 in 1936 when he led AL.

One of only 11 farmhands in 2022 to pair at least 25 homers with 70+ walks, O'Hoppe joined the Angels in a deadline trade with Philadelphia. He made his Angels debut on September 28, then hit safely in four of the five games he played for the big Club.

A team is judged by its strength "down the middle", and in Jimmy Brown the St. Louis Cardinals have one of the leading second basemen in the National League. An unfortunate accident - Brown was hit by a batted ball shortly after the season opened last year, suffering a broken nose - kept him out of action until July 4th last year, but Brown has definitely proved his right to a major league clas...

In 82 games for the 1950 Cincinnati Reds. Had a .223 batting average. Got 50 hits for a total of 67 bases, and was responsible for 22 runs batted across the plate. In 64 games for the 1949 Reds. Had a batting average of .244. Got 42 hits for a total of 56 bases. Drove 18 runs over the dish. Homer hit 2 homers in 1949, and 2 again in 1950. He still resides in his native city of Louisville, Ky.

With lots of weight and a tremendous frame, Mike should bolster the center of the Titanline substantially. For a big man, Mike's well-known speed is startling. He covers a world of ground on offense and is a smashing downfield blocker. On defense, Mike is known as a vicious tackler and a smashing linebacker. Mike attended the University of Miami in Florida and more recently played for the Phila...

Caught in 122 games for the 1951 Cardinals. Batted .251. Drove in 47 runs. Del has been in baseball since 1941 and in the majors since 1945. The Cardinals has been his only major league team. A catcher through entire career. Tied for NL league in double plays, 1949.

The hard-hitting refugee from the N.L. was traded to the Senators in October '65. John played school basketball. Johnny hit 5 consecutive homers in spring training

In 2003, Kordell's lone season in Chicago, he was the team leader in passing yards and was second in rushing despite seeing action in only nine games. The veteran - a Pro Bowler for Pittsburgh in 2001 - remains a viable option in schemes that can optimize his running ability. In 1997, "Slash" rushed for 11 TDs - second-most by a quarterback in history.

Max is a tough, crafty pitcher. He was in 31 games for the Boston Braves in 1952. He won 12 and lost 13. His earned run average was 3.77. Walked 76 men and struck out 125. He's been in baseball since 1938. Spent 1949 with the Chicago White Sox. After spending the 1950 season with Sacramento, he joined the Braves at the end of the season, and has remained with them.

Junior was rewarded for his fine rookie campaign with the Bucks in 1975-76 by being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He gives the Bucks flexibility, at guard he's a good passer and shooter and he not only brings the ball upcourt but he'll also grab a rebound to help start a fast break. Junior was MVP of Missouri Valley Conference twice in college career. Basketball Terms: A "Set Shot" i...

Appointed manager of the Cubs in mid-season, 1951. Has been with this same team since the end of the 1934 season, his first year in organized baseball. Played in 89 games in 1951, hitting .311. Chalked up a fielding percentage of .994. A great favorite among Chicago fans.

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...

Brian, who scored two goals for the Capitals in the first half of his rookie season in 2002-03, matched that number in the NHL Young Stars Game on All-Star Weekend. Sutherby scored twice, assisted on another and captured the game's Most Valuable Player Award. "You get to show a little of your offensive game," he said, "It's nice to put a couple of pucks in the net." Brian, a big, physical two-w...

Lloyd "Little Poison" Waner, younger brother of "Big Poison" Paul Waner, has the unique distinction of being the best one-base hitter in the National League. Of the 2,263 hits he has made as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1927, 1,850 were singles. In his first year with the Bucs, 198 of his 223 hits were one-baggers, a new modern National League mark. Opposing pitchers will tell you t...

Led American League second basemen with 465 Assists at Oakland in 1976. Traded by A's to Pirates with Tommy Helms and Chris Batton for 6 players, 3-15-77. Played in 1976 All-Star Game. in history.

Another Rui is ready to ruin opponents' hopes in Washington. Like the Wizards' Hachimura three years earlier, Machida arrived in the States from Japan in 2022 and proved to be a magician with the rock. Now she's ready to carve out her own legacy in the nation's capital with the Mystics.

Here's one of the wildest scenes from A HARD DAY'S NIGHT. The lucky few that saw the London Premiere at Piccadilly Circus raved about the movie. Among those that attended was Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret.

Wife, Norma one daughter one son. An excellent golfer, he also likes to play tennis and basketball.

Robin is one of the best young pitchers in basebail. He's good to watch on the mound and has a smooth, easy delivery. Robin's control is excellent and he's a pretty good hitting pitcher. Tied for the most wins in the League in 1953 with 23. He also had the most starts, complete games, innings pitched and strikeouts. He won 28 games in 1952. During the off season he handled a local TV program in...

Smooth as silk, yet as explosive as a drag racer, Hill combines quickness, vision, touch and elevation to make defenses quiver. He commands respect, driving, working the halfcourt offense and shooting from outside.

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: Phil Cavarretta (Baseball), Les Fusselman (Baseball), Don McMahon (Baseball), Elmer Valo (Baseball), Joe Morgan (Baseball), Valley Of Darkness (Trading), Frank Sullivan (Baseball), Johnny Weekly (Baseball), Packy Naughton (Baseball), Championship Year (Trading), Pullman-Racer (Trading), Bob Dillinger (Baseball), Mike Hudock (Football), Homer (Dixie) Howell (Baseball), Charlie Grimm (Baseball), Jason Teague (Trading), "Buck" McCormick (Baseball), Tyler Black (Baseball), Andrea Congreaves (Basketball), and Jimmy Brown (Baseball).