Discovery Plaza

July 15, 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.

Although Johnny enjoyed his best Major League year in '54 he would have done better if an appendix operation hadn't sidelined him for part of the season. Breaking into Class D ball in '51, he won 21 games, led the League in E.R.A. and Strikeouts. Promoted to Montreal in '52, he showed enough talent to win a berth with the Dodgers. Last year he hurled 3 three-hitters.

Per usual, Giambi put up huge home run, RBI and walk totals in 2003. From 1999 through '02, this consummate pro topped .310, 30 homers and 100 runs, ribbies and walks each year. After winning the AL MVP Award in '00 (with Oakland), he finished second in the voting in '01 and fifth in '02.

On April 18, 2013, Cingrani beat the Marlins to become the first Reds lefty to win his initial Major League start. He would average 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings for the season, using a stellar fastball-change-up combo to hold opponents to a .196 average.

Jose's 31 home runs in 2019 represented an Astros record for a second baseman, and they were the most in MLB lore for keystoner in 500 or fewer ABs.

The White Sox brought up Bill late in the season when their regular third baseman, Pete Ward, was injured. Bill hit well and figures to see more duty at third in '69 or in the outfield. A product of the Chicago farm system! Bill works for an engineering firm in the off-season.

One of two pitchers to win 10 games for Double-A Arkansas last year, Adenhart followed up a 145-strikeout campaign in 2006 with 116 more Ks in 2007. He racked up his first ML punchout at Kansas City on 5/6/08.

Fifth President, Served, 1817-1825. Born in Westmoreland County, Va., April 28, 1758, near the birthplace of Washington. Entered William and Mary College when 16. Left college to join army in War of American Independence. A lieutenant at 18. Lieutenant colonel at 21. Wounded while leading a charge against British guns in a Trenton street after crossing the Delaware with Washington. Stayed in ba...

Square-jawed and rugged is a true description of Rosaire Paiement, who turned in his best pro season with Vancouver last season. His 34 goals were tops on the club. His penalty totals are always high, like 242 minutes with Quebec in 1969-70 season. He was former top rookie in Eastern League. "Rosie" has a brother and 11 sisters.

A great deal of the credit for the Braves' top-flight pitching staff can go to Bob, who serves as a combination coach and bull pen catcher. In pro ball since 1937, Bob caught in the Minors until 1944, when he was brought up by his home-town team, the Cardinals. He served as a bull pen catcher for them in 1944-45 and became a coach for the Braves in 1946. A hard worker, Bob is usually the first ...

When experts get together to select the tops of the pros, Chuck's name is always mentioned. He's a devastating tackler and clears away enemy interference reminding one of a threshing machine.

A member of the ABA's All Defensive Squad for 1972-73, Mike has the potential to be a great pro guard. He has unlimited skills and, when unleashed, he could earn that title. Although somewhat reluctant to go to the basket, Mike has made some of his biggest games in clutch situations for the Colonels. Mike was an NAIA All-American in college. Mike has one of the quickest pair of hands in the ABA.

Providing toughness and touch, Morris makes his presence felt on defense while also helping to keep the scoreboard ticking over on the other end. The power forward cranked out 22 points (four triples), two steals and two blocked shots during a decisive win against the Pelicans on April 3, 2022.

Purchased outright from the New York Rangers, Lou has been used as a utility right winger with the Black Hawks. A real speedster on right wing, Lou has not been able to reach his rated potential in the N.H.L.

Carl Daniel Erskine was signed by Brooklyn in July 1946, for a bonus of $3,500 and re-bid with others for his services and signed him for the second time for a $5,000 bonus in 1947. He pitched a no-hit no-run game against the Chicago Cubs, winning 5-0, allowing only one base on balls to deprive him of a perfect game 6-19-1952.

Bill comes to the Orioles in 1955 from the New York Yankees. With New York in 1954 he appeared in only 2 games, winning none and losing 1. He's been in organized ball since 1945, and he first came to the majors in 1952 with the Yankees. The Orioles are the 12th team Bill has been with in pro ball. With Syracuse in 1951 he had a 16-10 record and he led the International League in strikeouts with...

First base has long been a position of power in Boston, and Perez joined some select company in his first season in town. Quickly winning over fans in 1980, the veteran followed Jimmie Foxx (three times) as the club's second player at the corner post to tally at least 25 home runs, 30 doubles and 100 RBI.

Houston acquired this flashy infielder from the California Angels' organization in November, 1967. Last season, Hector was the regular shortstop for the Astros and was named to the Topps Rookie All-Star Team. At age 12, Hector tossed a one-hitter to win the Little League World Series.

Bonus selection of New York Giants for 1951. One of his most spectacular feats in college was in final game of 1949 when he scored three touchdowns for Southern Methodist against Notre Dame. Everyone's All-American, '49.

The tall righthander was a starter-reliever in '68. Credit Pat with 5 saves! Pat pitched in 3 games vs. St. Louis in the 1968 World Series.

Member of Colts since 1948. Was named AAFC Rookie of the Year. In one streak, threw 115 passes with 68 completions and no interceptions. Had only 9 interceptions during the season, and only 1 in final 7 games. As quarterback for Louisiana State University was LSU leader in most minutes played, 1945, 46 '47. In Blue-Gray games, 1944, '45.

In 1952 at Nashville, Jim was leading the Southern Association with a .347 BA when the Giants brought him up to the Majors. He finished the season by hitting 10 Homers for the Giants. With Rock Hill in 1950, Jim hit .303 and in '51, he boosted his average to .344, clouting 31 Home Runs and had 140 Runs Batted in. Jim started in organized ball in 1947. Dusty walloped a homer in his first Big Lea...

One of the most exciting rookies in the league, Williams can do everything. The 6'8" guard-forward led the ACC in scoring as a senior, pumping in 26.8 points per game. He also contributed 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.1 steals per contest. Williams will back up both Lionel Simmons and Mitch Richmond as a rookie, giving the Kings a uniquely versatile three-player, "2-3" rotation.

The MLS Breakout Player of the Year pick in 2011, Zusi began '12 with six assists and a goal in Sporting Kansas City's first six games. The fast starts continued in '13, as Graham delivered a goal and two assists in a season-opening win over Philadelphia.

Red is one of the best fielders, and also one of the best hitters in baseball. He holds many records in the fielding department. He appeared in 152 games for the Cards in 1952, batting .303. Red had 188 base hits, good for a total of 263 bases. In addition to his fielding records, Red has many batting records. He's been in baseball since 1942 and with the Cardinals since 1945.

One of the most popular players in the NHL, Ed is also highly un- derrated. He plays forward and defense and excels in killing pen- alties. Ed is always cast in the roll of a "shadow" for the opposi- tion's best forwards. They call Ed: "Mr. Handyman" of the Bruins!

Just as an archer keeps a bundle of arrows in his quiver, so too does Irving maintain a wealth of spin moves and crossovers to free himself for a shot. His fancy ball-handling skills were on display on Nov. 14, 2014 against Boston, as he was able to force his defender off balance to set up a buzzer-beating shot.

Rodgers set a Packers playoff mark when he threw for 422 yards and four TDs on 28-of-42 passing in an overtime thriller at Arizona on Jan. 10, 2010. Lynn Dickey set the old record with 332 yards at Dallas on Jan. 16, 1983. Rodgers also ran for a score.

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 ...

Platooned against southpaw pitching, Don mauled lefthanders in 1967 as he pounded them for 13 homers as he drove in 40 runs. Defensively, Don is practically flawless; has great range and possesses a strong, accurate throwing arm. Don won minor league home run crowns in 1959 and 1960.

The Yanks hated to lose this southpaw to the Pilots in the draft. When Steve's control is right, he's hard to beat. Steve once combined with Stu Miller to pitch a no-hitter and lost.

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: Black Beauty Fired Upon (Trading), Chuck Ulrich (Football), Billy Herman (Baseball), "Ken" O'Dea (Baseball), Mike Gale (Basketball), Nick Adenhart (Baseball), Alexis Ajinca (Basketball), Jason Giambi (Baseball), Willie Brown (Football), Y.A. Tittle (Football), Bill Miller (Baseball), Bob Keely (Baseball), Bill Sarni (Baseball), Graham Zusi (Trading), Marcus Morris, Sr. (Basketball), Jose Altuve (Baseball), Kent Peterson (Baseball), Gus Bell (Baseball), Joe Moeller (Baseball), and Steve Barber (Baseball).