Discovery Plaza

January 29, 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 small men of baseball but also one of the fastest. An able bunter, he can beat out many a bunt for a base hit. He has played in three minor leagues hitting as high as .347. He averaged 301 with the Yanks in 1941. Last year he hit 252. In the Navy for three years. Has appeared in three World's Series A crackerjack fielder.

Van Noy has gotten better and better as he's aged. In 2024, his sack totals once again improved as he notched his first season with double figures and set a new career high with 12.5. He was unstoppable during a three-game stretch from Weeks 2-4, totaling a pair of QB takedowns in each contest.

Batted .267 in 95 games in 1950. Hit well in the World Series. Bobby had graduated from medical school, and had started his interneship, when he signed with the Yankees for a reported $50,000 bonus. Farmed to Newark for first season (1946). In a utility role for Yanks, 1947. Hit .300 in 1948; .283 in 1949. Now completing hospital interneship in preparation for medical branch of service.

As a youngster, Walter worked in a gold mine in northern Ontario, but the Rangers got him a safer job because of his hockey talent. He's the only NHL player born in Germany. Walt seldom gives up the puck. Tkaczuk was a summer bridegroom!

All-Rookie, Guy is a strong member of Dallas' defensive forward wall, called the "Maverick Line" because it's made up of young members of Dallas' team.

Providing veteran stability for a team stacked with promising youngsters, Gordon goes about his business swishing shots with cool efficiency. In 2021-22, he averaged 2.2 triples while boasting a 41.2 percent success rate from deep. It marked his eighth straight campaign averaging at least two 3s (the fourth-longest streak in the league).

How many crimes have been thwarted by the mysterious Cowled Crime-fighter? Batman modestly declines to tell!

A 4-time NL Batting King, Roberto set NL mark by leading loop's outfielders in Assists 5 times. Leads all active players in lifetime Triples. Was voted NL's MVP & Player of the Year by The Sporting News, 1966.

No. 23, Throwing The Fast Ball. Few pitchers in major league history have had Lefty Grove's speed. Lefty is an overhand pitcher who makes the most of his six feet height. Legs, body, arms. wrists and fingers go into throwing the fast ball, and not the least of these is the wrist and fingers which impart the final snap. A good fast ball will have a slight rise or upward curve as it approaches th...

Began the 1951 season with the Cardinals, then was sent to the Pirates in a big trade. In a total of 99 games (27 for the Cards and 72 for the Pirates). Batted .239. Hit 11 homers, 4 triples, 11 doubles. Drove in 44 runs. Kept out of action by a shoulder injury during most of 1950.

Jeft has only three full seasons of pro ball behind him but could be en route to stardom. He has power to compare with Frank Howard and Harmon Killebrew as demonstrated by his first major league Homer. Jeff hit it at Detroit, 8-2-71. Summoned as a pinch-hitter, he blasted 3-run Homer into upper deck of right-center stands. Jeff was a member of the '66 World Champion Pony League team.

Walt was sent to the Washington Senators shortly after the start of the 1952 season. With Washington he made 24 mound appearances, winning 9 and losing 8. Walt began in 1939 with Charlotte of the Piedmont League, and after appearing in 2 games for them, he went to Washington. He remained, except for three years in service, until traded to the Red Sox in June, 1949.

Daren is two for two in the MVP category, having earned the honor in each of his two seasons with the Lightning. "He's the guy," said Tampa Bay President and GM Phil Esposito. "Without him, the playoffs aren't really a possibility. With him, they can become a reality."

Named the Rookie of the Year in the Carolina League in 1962, Rusty has now solidly established himself as one of the NL's top hitters. In 1967, Rusty set a Houston batting mark as he paced his club with a strong .333 batting average. Traded to Montreal on 1/22/69. In 1967, Rusty led the N.L. with 44 doubles.

This young catcher has an excellent chance to jump all the way to the majors from the Sally League in one season. One of the most consistent hitters in the Pirate's chain during the past four years, Jesus suddenly started hitting with power at Asheville in 1961. SLICK AT THE PLATE. Jesus has hit over .300 in 3 of his 4 minor league seasons.

One of the stars of the White Sox. Sold to Chicago Club, with Simmons and Dykes, last Winter by Philadelphia Athletics. Played five years with Connie Mack's team and three times batted over .300 mark. Last year hit .305 in 143 games. Played in three World Series for Athletics. Outfielder. Bats left handed, but throws right handed. Born in Montclair, N. J., in 1908. Six feet one inch tall and ti...

Gilles spent last year with Baltimore of the A.H.L. where he recorded 4 shutouts. Was named W.H.L. rookie in 1962-63 while playing for Vancouver. This year Rangers are counting on Gilles to combine with Ed Giacomin to give them top goaltending.

William A. Rariden, catcher of the Indianapolis Federal League Club, was born at Bedford, Ind., February 5, 1888. He began his professional play with Canton, of the Central League, in 1907, and stayed with that team in the Ohio-Pennsylvania League until the middle of 1909, when he joined the Boston club. He stayed with that team until the end of 1913, when he signed a Federal League contract.

Shaler indicated in December, 1968 what he could do against top competition by scoring 23 points in one game for the 76ers. The 8th leading collegiate scorer nationally in 1967-68, he was the third highest scorer in Utah State history with 1.284 points in his career. Shaler played only two years at Utah State averaging 23.8 points per game as a junior and 26.5 as a senior with 42 vs. Brigham Yo...

One of the long ball hitters of the National League (slugging average, .515). Batted .307 for the 1950 Reds. Hit 37 doubles and 25 homers. Got 165 hits, good for 277 bases. Drove in 111 runs. In first year in baseball (1946) led the Sally League with a .352 average. In second year, led the Southern Association with a .377 average. With Cincinnati since 1948. Played football, U. of Indiana.

John's favorite pastimes include scuba diving. July 6, 1986: Bob Horner belted 4 HR in one game for Braves. Bob's 1986 Topps card was #220.

The NHL honors the best defensive forward each year with the Selke Trophy. If a similar award was presented to the league's best "defensive" defenseman, Sylvain would be an annual contender. Very reliable in his own zone, he always ranks high in the plus/minus ratings.

The Warrior uses his Hi-Tech Medieval Mace to clear the lanes as he penetrates the defense. Once the Warrior has penetrated the perimeter, he is certain to devastate the opposition. If an evil Droid should attempt a block or an intentional foul, the Warrior slashes with his Specially Designed Droid-Shredding Shield, turning the worthless machine into dozens of cracked aluminum nuggets suitable ...

Returning from 2 years in Service, Frank proved to be a defensive Tower of Strength for the Tigers last season. He tied for 2nd in the A.L. on Defense and his throwing arm nailed enough base-runners to make him 3rd in Assists. Although Frank made the Majors with only one full year of Minor League experience, Tiger fans know when he's behind the plate, base-runners better beware.

Used mostly as a utility infielder, pinch-hitter and pinch-runner, Bill was a Giant regular from 1946, when he came up to the majors, through 1949. One of the best bunters in baseball, he started in organized ball in 1938. He's one of the surest men in the League on pop flies, using his famous "basket catch." His top marks are 17 Home Runs in 1947 and a .278 batting average in 1949. Bill served...

Led Zeppelin began in a small rehearsal hall in London in 1968 and started touring in 1969. The death of drummer John Bonham in 1980 ended Led Zeppelin's career as a performing unit, though the influence of their music continues to reverberate throughout the rock world.

In the 1992 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks used the tenth overall pick to select Stanford's Adam Keefe, As a senior, Keefe averaged 25.3 points per game (finishing second in the Pac-10) and 12.2 rebounds per game (highest in the conference). The Hawks, needing strength around the basket to complement that of Dominique Wilkins and Kevin Willis, should receive power in the paint from Keefe. In 1991...

One of his most effective moves is a stuff shot in the corner from behind the net which takes advantage of his formidable reach. A heralded playmaker for club. The North Stars upset Canadiens in 1980 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Named to ABA All-Rookie Team for 1968-69. Has 87% FT pct. in ABA playoff competition.

Called up to Washington in July 2023, Jose put up goose eggs in each of his first four relief appearances, with all of them lasting at least one inning. The southpaw's crackling fastball and deceptive change-up make him effective against either-handed hitters. In mid-August, he picked up back-to-back victories against the Red Sox and Phillies.

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: Ron Boone (Basketball), William Rariden (Baseball), Commander Chakotay (Trading), Jeff Burroughs (Baseball), Adam Keefe (Basketball), Led Zeppelin (Trading), George (Mule) Haas (Baseball), Bobby Klaus (Baseball), Lucius Allen (Basketball), Danny O'Connell (Baseball), Spider Lockhart (Football), Kyle Van Noy (Football), Mel Bridgman (Hockey), Dikembe Mutombo (Basketball), Vinnie Pasquantino (Baseball), Walter Tkaczuk (Hockey), Clyde McCullough (Baseball), Walt Masterson (Baseball), Bobby Brown (Baseball), and Jim Fregosi (Baseball).