Discovery Plaza

January 30, 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.

Max is not only great on the mound pitching, but also when fielding his position. He was one of just seven pitchers in Baseball with an ERA of under 3.50 who also saved at least two runs with his glove. Opening the Postseason for the Braves, he retired 15 of the first 16 batters he faced, and held Cincinnati scoreless for seven innings.

Almost immediately after Gil was signed by Dodgers he went into service for three years. Gil started his career in OB as a third baseman, and it wasn't until 1946 when he was with Dodgers' Newport News farm team that he became a catcher. He remained behind plate until last season when Dodgers switched him to first base. He played 134 games, hit .250 and batted in 70 runs.

Playing 3rd full season for Canadiens. In past 2 yrs. has played 140 games having only 2.48 goals scored against him per game.

One of the fastest men in the major leagues, Ralph possesses speed and quickness which has made him a favorite of fans. An outstanding manipulator with the bat, Ralph can bunt, can hit to all fields and he can hit with power when necessary. They call Ralph "Road Runner".

One of the most timely hitters on the Senators. A great shortstop and an inspiring team leader. Born in San Francisco, Cal. October 12, 1906. Bats and throws right handed. 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. Signed by Pittsburgh Pirates in 1926, but was released. Went to Kansas City in the American Association, from which club he was bought by Washington. Batted only .245 in his first ...

Sixto should rejoin Miami's rotation early in 2022 after his rehab from shoulder surgery. He was Baseball Prospectus' number four overall prospect entering 2021.

Drafted from the Minnesota Vikings organization in 1967, Mike worked hard and fought his way into the Saints' starting defensive unit last season. He stands 6'6" and is extremely effective at rushing the quarterback. His continued fine play has vastly improved the New Orleans' front four. Mike was a two letter man at Montana

Don rejoined the St. Louis Browns last year after spending 1951-52 with Chicago, Boston and Detroit. He came up with the Browns in '50 to hit .273, smack 22 Homers and drive in 81 runs. 1946 was Don's first year in pro ball and he hit .368 for Pittsburg (K-O-M League). In '47 he led the 3-1 Loop in HR's with 22 and clouted 26 at San Antonio in 1949. In college Don played basketball and baseball...

Hit Homers in 3 consecutive pinch-hitting appearances for the Dodgers in 1978. Went 3-for-7 for .429 Average in 1977 World Series vs. Yankees.

Sam is out to regain his 1964 form when he tied a team rookie record with 22 homers. The outfielder was a football and basketball star for Tennessee State University for three seasons. Always eager to improve, Sam spent one winter playing baseball in Venezuela for Cal Ermer, now manager of the Minnesota Twins.

With a 6-foot-7 and 240-pound frame, Wood would have been right at home on the hardwood had he chosen to pursue his hoops dreams. Instead, he leverages his size to stroke home runs instead of 3-pointers. The Washington prospect boasts a powerful swing that launches pitches to every corner of the ballpark.

An experienced and well-traveled hurler, Mel pitched himself onto the St. Louis staff on the strength of his fine 10-3 record at Denver in 1967. He was used as a starter and reliever and posted a. respectable 2.67 earned run average. Last season, Mel got his first starting assignment on June 23 and he responded by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-1. In 1960, Mel won 13 games at Spokane.

Jim is one of baseball's top speedsters, placing 2nd in the A.L. in Stolen Bases for the past 2 years. Covering plenty of ground in the outfield, Jim was 3rd in Putouts and tied for 3rd in Assists in '53. After breaking into pro ball in '49, he compiled a .341 Minor League average before making the Majors in '52. Jim is one of the fastest men in baseball today. Last year he stole 22 bases and l...

The first Redskin to be named as the NFL's Rookie of the Year when he won the honor in 1964, Charlie had 53 pass receptions that year from a running back position to set a new NFL record. He was the first rookie in the NFL to rank in the top ten in both rushing and receiving since 1943 and his total of 15 touchdowns (3 rushing and 12 receiving) in 1966 set a new Redskin touchdown mark for a sea...

Tony's bound to be a favorite of the Pirate fans for two reasons. First, he's a local product... having starred in high school ball in the Smoky City. Secondly, he's a great natural fielder - one of the slickest to come to the majors in a long time. If Tony can hit the way he fields, he'll be a top man around Forbes Field. The Pirates obtained him from Charleston in April, '52, after 1 year in ...

Tom is an original member of the Patriots' devastating linebackers, having joined the club in 1960. A great competitor, Tom never relaxes as he goes after the enemy blockers. The big linebacker was named on the A.F.L.'s first All-League team and has since appeared there regularly. Tom captained his high school club and was All-Atlantic Coast Conference in college.

"Joe" began his professional baseball career with the Flint Club in 1924. He entered the majors in 1931 with the Washington Senators and is now with the Chicago White Sox.

"The Whip" was on every NL All-Star team from '46 through '51. In '47, he had a 22-8 record, topped the League in Strikeouts (193), won 16 straight games, threw a no-hitter against the Braves and had a 2.47 ERA. In '48 he had an arm ailment, in '49 a kidney operation and in '50 won 17 despite an appendectomy. He started in pro ball in '42 with Syracuse and was in the Service in '43, '44 and '45.

A pair of 450-plus-foot homers highlighted the 2024 campaign for Byron, who finished in the 97th percentile for sprint speed. He delivered multi-blast games against Washington, Milwaukee and Cleveland.

In high-grade, the 1909 T206 Set cards can be quite valuable – a near set sold for more than $8 million.

Kumar showed off his vicious fastball/slider combo in MLB for the first time on September 12, 2024, debuting with seven strikeouts in four innings. He'd averaged 13.5 SOS/9 IP in two years on the farms.

Not on Dodgers' roster when spring training began. But has done some good relief chucking since decision was made to carry him. At the end of May his record was 4-3. He began in 1944 with Richmond, and at the end of the season came up to the Dodgers, for whom he won 2 and lost 1. With Dodgers in 1945, 1947, and part of 1948. With Montreal 1949-50. Went 17-7 in '49 and 13-8 in '50.

"Rapid Robert" came right off a farm and started hurling for the Indians in 1938. Outside of 3 years in the Navy, he's been taking his regular turn on the mound for 13 years. In '51 Bob was the top hurler in the American League and became the 3rd man in Baseball History to pitch 3 no-hit games in a career. The Player of the Year in 1940, he's pitched ten 1-hit games, led the League in Strikeout...

MY ADVICE TO YOUNGSTERS by Sid Gordon. If a young boy has a desire to become a professional ball player, he should play every chance he gets and practice as often as he can. If he has a weakness he should practice and work on it until he thinks he has it overcome. He should continue with his education as long as he can afford it. He should get lots of rest and eat the right foods. Follow these ...

Named A.L. Starting 2nd baseman for the 1980 All-Star Game, Paul hit .353 from 7th inning on in 1980. Gary Roenicke handled 205 chances in the outfield without an error in 1980. On Sept. 26, 1981, Bobby Murcer came off the bench to hit his 3rd pinch-homer of the year.

Ross was first named as an All-League safetyman in 1960 and has been there ever since... except for 1961 when he served in the Armed Forces. His spirited play in '63 helped the Patriots' defensive unit become tops in the American Football League. Ross is another of the many Patriots that starred at Boston College. A high school quarterback, he became a defensive back at college.

Starting his tenth season in New York, Rod hopes to make this one his best. He's a good skater, has a good shot and lots of determination and effort. Rod attained a long-time goal by hitting 50 goals in '70

In general, Piedmont and Sweet Caporal card backs are the easiest to find in the 1909 T206 Set.

Last season, Ray led the Giants' pitching staff with six shutouts, while hurling thirteen complete games. In 1964, Ray posted a World Series win for St. Louis.

An outstanding quarterback in college, Bobby has become a top-notch defensive back in the pros. Last season, he tied teammate Johnny Robinson for the American Football League lead in pass interceptions.

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: Joe Kuhel (Baseball), The World Of 1964 (Trading), Clyde King (Baseball), Jim Rivera (Baseball), Wild Bill Hickok: Pounding Hoofs (Trading), Lee Lacy (Baseball), "Sam" Chapman (Baseball), Ralph Garr (Baseball), Bobby Doerr (Baseball), Bill Wilson (Baseball), Douglas Harvey (Hockey), Bob Avila (Baseball), Harry Brecheen (Baseball), Bob Feller (Baseball), Kyle Pitts (Football), Charlie Taylor (Football), Byron Buxton (Baseball), Raef LaFrentz (Basketball), Harry Krause (Baseball), and Frank LaPorte (Baseball).