Discovery Plaza

January 26, 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 leading pitchers of the International League is Warren (Curley) Ogden a right hander. Last year, pitching for the Royals he won 11 games and lost 13 for a team which finished fourth. Ogden spent several seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics, going direct from Swarthmore College, where he had starred in the box. Besides starring with Swarthmore, Ogden also pitched for a semi-pro tea...

Funderburke, a rugged-rebounding power forward from Ohio State, has spent the last three seasons playing overseas. He was the Kings' workhorse in the 1997-98 pre-season, leading the team in minutes per gome (24.3) and scoring overage (13.9).

He began his major league career as an infielder, playing shortstop and second base with the Braves in 1923; but two years later turned to pitching, and became one of the best flingers in the National League. He spent 8 years with Boston and went to Chicago in 1931. Two years later, after a brief stay with the Cincinnati Reds, he returned to the Braves. Bob Smith is a right hander 5 feet 10 inc...

The big winter deal with the Yanks brings hard-hitting Gene to Baltimore this year. A strong addition to the Orioles' outfield, he's one of the top A.L. batters, and twice hit over 300 for the Yankees. In 6 Minor League Seasons, he averaged .348 and won 4 Batting Crowns. A good flychaser, Gene won fielding honors in '52 and owns a .318 Batting Average in 5 World Series.

A physical force that impressed during his first North American professional campaign in 2021-22, Raska has represented the Czech Republic at the international level and spent two seasons with the QMJHL's Rimouski Oceanic. On Jan. 11, he made his NHL debut and landed three hits over nine shifts, helping San Jose earn a 3-2 overtime home victory against the Detroit Red Wings.

In the 1950 season, Otto took second place among the National Football League's leading passers. He chalked up an average gain of 7.68 yards per pass attempted. He threw 253, and completed 137 for 1,943 yards. He tossed 14 TD passes. An All-American performer in football and basketball at Northwestern. With the Browns since 1946. Served as a flyer in Navy. Plays piano, violin, cornet.

No stranger to competition, Ball began playing against older cats when he was a mere child and put on a show as a teenager in the grown man's NBL, "His feel for the game is ridiculous!! He's so cold. Young (King)," NBA legend and three-time sixth man of the year Jamal Crawford tweeted.

Even though he did not bit for a high average in '93, Todd showed significant improvement in just about every one of his offensive statistics. He had career-highs in BA, runs, bits, triples, home runs and RBIs. In April, Todd smashed three home runs in three successive days. Then, in September Todd smacked his first grand slam and drove in five runs against the Cubs in an 8-3 victory. Todd, who...

A rookie free agent from Providence, Conlon's fine outside shooting touch and tough defense earned him a spot on Seattle's opening-day roster. In limited action, he averaged better than four points on .484 percent shooting from the floor in his first 20 games with the team.

Billy is one of the characters in baseball. He's a comic, he's sure of himself, he's got a lot of promise, and pitches nearly as good a game as he talks. From what the experts say about him, it won't be long before the youngster pitches a better game than he talks, because he's got what it takes. He's a local boy making good. Billy appeared in 32 games for the Dodgers in 1953, winning 14 and lo...

Pounding out a .306 batting mark last year, the right-handed Detroit Tiger outfielder drove in 85 runs.

Cards in the 1909 T206 Set have been found with an assortment of print errors – often, the crazier the error, the more valuable the card.

3/1/97 - Osgood smothers 21 shots on goal while blanking the Rangers 3-0 to post his career-best sixth shutout of the season.

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

What he lacks in size, Nick more than makes up for with his alert and aggressive play. Nick was second on the squad in pass interceptions. The former Notre Dame tackle made the successful transition to linebacker in the pros. Nick was Boston's Rookie-of-the-Year in 1962.

The Giants' scrappy little lead-off man has an amazing knack for getting on base. In 1950 he led the League in bases on balls (144). Hit an even .300 for 152 games. Had 25 doubles among 158 total hits. Got the 1000th hit of major league career on last day of season. Holds record for most walks in a season. Has played for Cubs, Dodgers and Braves. Traded to Giants, winter '49.

Lou's great ability to split the uprights with booming field goals and extra points has often meant the difference between victory and defeat for the Browns. The holder of a bushelful of records, Lou has kicked 5 field goals in 1 game and once booted a 52 yarder in a title contest.

Already a household name following her role as Audra Barkley in Big Valley, Evans then enjoyed continued success from 1981-89 as Krystle Carrington on the prime-time drama series Dynasty. An Emmy nominee in 1983, she took home five People's Choice Awards.

Undrafted and a veteran of Australian hoops, Graham now fits comfortably into the Hawks rotation. He is nicknamed "Snoop" because, as a youngster, he was always snooping into his grandparents conversations.

Led Colts' receivers in average yards per catch in 1976 for 3rd year. He teamed with Bert Jones to set Colt record with 90-yard pass play against Jets in 1975. His first NFL action came in 4th game of 1974 at New England where he had one catch for 9-yard gain. Best day of 1974 was 6 catches for 91 yards in season finale vs. Jets. Led nation in receiving as a junior in 1972 with 40 catches for 1...

A daring style of play has made Ed Giacomin the most exciting goalie in the National Hockey League. He has spearheaded the rebirth of the Rangers with 24 shutouts and three straight All- Star berths.

1952 represented a slump year for Gil. His value as a ball player can be judged better by his average for the two preceding seasons, an identical figure, by the way. He hit .303 for 135 games in 1951 and the same average for 104 games in 1950. He tied a major league record in 1951 by hitting two triples in one inning. He's been in baseball since 1944.

Last year was only the third in the majors for Irv; his first with the Yanks. He began the season with Washington, and after appearing in 12 games for the Senators, was traded to the Yanks. Hit .323 with Fort Worth in '48 and .330 for Hollywood the next season. Batted .295 as a rookie for the Senators. Tied an American League record for putouts by an outfielder in a game with 11.

Daniel, the 1996 NHL Rookie of the Year, replaced Alexei Yashin as captain of the Senators in 1999. In 2000-01, he recorded the 200th assist and 300th point of his career.

Caught the pass which set up the disputed Notre Dame score against Navy in 1947. Made successful jump to pro football after only two years of college grid experience. Is being switched in 1950 from defense to offense because of speed, height and capable hands. An Army ordnance veteran of 18 months' service. Student during the off-season.

Lee Grissom made his debut in baseball in 1934 with the Beckley Club, of the Middle Atlantic League, and was purchased by Cincinnati the same year and optioned to Fort Worth, with whom he played in 1935. He was recalled by Cincinnati the same year and optioned to Nashville, recalled by Cincinnati in 1936, pitching for them ever since. In 1937 he pitched in 50 games, winning 12 and losing 17. He...

Batted .287 in 150 games in 1951. Piled up 158 base hits, including 29 homers, 1 triple and 28 doubles. Drove in 109 runs. Plays third base in addition to the outfield. First hit majors with the Giants at the end of the 1941 season. Sid was traded to the Braves for the 1950 season.

"Shotgun" has been in the Dodger organization since '44, when he broke in at 2nd Base for Olean. He was moved up to AA ball the next year and with Mobile batted .320, hit 8 HR's and had 103 RBI's. He got his first Big League trial in '48 after hitting .389 in 74 games for Mobile. With Mobile again in '49, George hit .328. He was hobbled by injuries at Montreal in '51, but despite this, 47 of hi...

After opening the season out of the pen, Keegan stealthily surfaced as the Cubs biggest winner in 2022. He collected six "Ws" before he lost - something only nine others have done for them since 1916.

Greatest player to ever wear Red Wing jersey and one of the greatest of all time. Only player in history to win the Hart Trophy as "the player adjudged to be most valuable to his team" five times. Howe is the second highest goal scorer in history with total of 446 goals and is the top point scorer in history with 531 assists to go along with the 446 goals for 977 points. Has been the NHL scorin...

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: Ray Boone (Baseball), Kevin Durant (Basketball), LaMelo Ball (Basketball), Ed Stanky (Baseball), Clark Griffith (Baseball), Jimmy Dykes (Baseball), Jerry Sloan (Basketball), Otto Graham (Football), Warren (Curley) Ogden (Baseball), Zeke Bonura (Baseball), Luke Jackson (Basketball), Chico Carrasquel (Baseball), Bob Swift (Baseball), John LeClair (Hockey), "Charley" Keller (Baseball), Ed Mathews (Baseball), "Pop" Haines (Baseball), Dave Goltz (Baseball), Linda Evans (Trading), and Ken Dryden (Hockey).