Discovery Plaza

June 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.

Angela was one of six players involved in a trade between Minnesota and Phoenix in October 1999 before being selected by the Storm in the Expansion Draft.

John is last surviving member of Boston's farmed "Uke" line still with Bruins. Youngest of trio, Bucyk was also regarded as best skater and the strongest. Bruins got him from Detroit in 1957-58 and in four seasons he's averaged 20 goals for Hub. Teammates call Johnny "The Chief."

Payton has improved his scoring average each season since his rookie year. Despite a lean body at 6-4 and 190 lbs, he has established himself as a tough defender and team leader through his play on the hardwood.

Most outstanding N.F.L. rookie in years - described as another Don Hutson. Number one pass receiver for Bears last year - led League with 12 TD passes and 25 yard average gain in pass receiving. Sixth leading scorer in League last year - first on Bears. Unanimous choice for All-League honors in his first season.

Hal Morris was an eighth round draft pick of the New York Yankees in 1986. He played collegiate ball at the University of Michigan where he was teammates with Barry Larkin and Jim Abbott. Traded to Cincinnati in 1989, Morris has developed into one of the top hitters in the National League. In 1994 he batted .335, fourth highest in the National League and the highest average by a Reds player (mi...

Batted .227 in 155 games in 1950. Included 24 doubles among 115 hits. Came up to the New York Giants from their Jersey City farm in 1943. Stayed with them until placed with the Boston Braves in the big winter trade of 1949. In best season, 1947, hit .287 in 138 games for Polo Grounders. Set a big-league record for most consecutive chances accepted by shortstop without error, 383.

The huge defensive end has rapidly developed into one of football's finest defensive players. Ben is best noted for the tremendous rush that he puts on the quarterback. He uses his 6' 8" frame to great advantage as he knocks aside potential blockers and gets to his man.

Another top young prospect to come out of the Moscow Dynamo hockey program, Andrei Nikolisbin is a big part of the Whalers rebuilding process. Hartford is counting on him to put up respectable offensive numbers, but equally important will be his two-way play. The Whalers need to shore up their play in their own zone, and Nikolishin has the potential to match up defensively with the opposition's...

1909 T206 Set cards have been heavily reprinted and even reprints of the more popular cards like Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb can sell for $10 or more.

Anyone who knows Youngblood's name knows the legend of him playing the 1979 playoffs with a broken leg. But Youngblood was not just tough, he was productive. He recorded two sacks, including one for a safety, in his team's two-point win at New Orleans in week 16 of the 1983 season to help secure a wild-card berth.

Each 1916 Sporting News M101-4 card features a sepia image with the player’s name, team, position and the card number identified at the lower white border.

Josh Devore, outfielder for the Boston National League team, was born at Murray City, Ohio, November 13, 1887. He began his baseball career with the Meridian, Miss., team, and joined the New York Giants in 1910. He remained a member of the New York Club until 1913, when he was secured by the Cincinnati Nationals. He joined the Philadelphia Club in the fall of 1913. Was traded to Boston in July,...

Victor became the third member of the Angels 2022 MLB Draft Class to reach the big leagues when he debuted on June 30, 2023, firing two innings of one-hit relief against the D-backs. The well-built Oklahoma State product had made just 18 appearances on the farms ahead of his call, dominating with an upper-90s fastball and wipeout slider.

Selected as an All-Star hurler in the Carolina League in 1965, Dock rose to the occasion and was the ballgame's winning pitcher. Dock has a fine assortment of pitches which include a live fastball, a sharp breaking curve and an excellent change-up. Dock pitched 15 complete games in 1965.

It didn't take a full season for Vitaly to progress from draft-day surprise to solid contributor. He has a nice combination of size and agility.

Making just his second start for Houston on July 10, 2022, Korey went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. He's a stout defensive catcher whose athleticism also allows him to play corner infield and the outfield. Across three levels of the farms in 2021, Lee threw out 23-of-53 aspiring base thieves for a first-class caught-stealing rate of 43.4%.

Magglio is crafting one of the great careers ever by a Pale Hose hitter. He is a 4-time All- Star who ranks among the Junior Circuit's top 10 in hits, extra-base hits and runs batted in over the past 4 campaigns. His career average and slugging percentage are the highest ever by a player born in Venezuela, and his home run total ranks 3rd.

Bob was in 30 games for the 1954 edition of the Phillies, dividing his appearances about equally between starting and relief assignments. He had a 7-9 record. Bob worked 150 innings and gave up 176 hits. He began in organized ball with Terre Haute of the Three I League in 1948. The next year, with the same team, he led the league in innings pitched and wins. That earned him a trial with the Phi...

During the overtime period with the hosting Washington Capitals on Nov. 1, 2022, Theodore snuck his way deep into the offensive zone to handle the pass from Jack Eichel and net the game-winner in a 3-2 victory.

James can do it all, but he took his game to the next level with increased efficiency in 2012-13. He became the first player in NBA history to post six straight games of 30-plus points and 60 percent or better shooting from the field, snapping a three-way tie with Moses Malone and Adrian Dantley.

Zachary D. Wheat, outfielder, was born in Hamilton, Mo., May 23, 1886. His first experience as a ball player was in 1906, when he secured a position with a semi-professional in Kansas City. The following year he became a Minor Leaguer at Shreveport, of the Texas League. At the close of the season he was sold to Mobile, where he remained until 1909, when he became a member of the Brooklyn team.

William L. James, right-handed spit-ball pitcher of the Boston National League Club, was born in Placer County, Cal., March 12, 1892, and played his first professional ball with the Seattle Club, of the Northwestern League, in 1912. After one season of minor league ball, James was drafted by Boston, but did not prove much of a success for his first season, showing poor control. In 1914, however...

The Jets coached the Senior Bowl in 1979 and needed to fill a roster spot. They asked one of their scouts for recommendations, and one stuck out. "Loaded with enthusiasm and ready to jump on a plane immediately," Connie Carberg said. "It was Mark Gastineau. I didn't know he'd be great, but loved his attitude and his speed on film." Five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first team All-Pro....

One of two players drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 1967 college draft, (the other being Jim Lynch), Willie won seven letters at Morgan State, four in football and three in track. He was captain of the Morgan State team in 1965 and 1966 and was selected as a Small College All-American the same two years. Willie picked off a pass against the Chargers in 1968 and returned it 75-ya...

A pillar of the Yankees rotation, Gerrit became the third-fastest pitcher to 2,000 career strikeouts early in 2023. The first nine times he took the mound that season after a New York loss, his team won.

Backstrom came off the bench to collect victories in each of his first two NHL appearances. The keeper captured back-to-back Finnish Elite League titles in 2004 and 2005. His won a bronze medal with Team Finland at the 2006 World Championships.

Jerry batted .355 at McAlester in 1951, his first season in organized baseball. His .301 mark in the Southern Association in '55 convinced the front office brass that he was big-league bound. Jerry has played in 12 World Series Games

Led NBA in scoring for fourth straight season in 1990... Owns highest career scoring average in NBA history... Won league MVP, defensive player of the year and All-Star Game MVP honors in 1988. Set NBA Playoff record with 63 points against Boston 4/20/86 ... Two-time college player of the year at North Carolina.

A fast rusher and a tricky puckhandler, Dick is with his third NHL team. The Black Hawks got him in a trade last year with California. Previously, Dick had been a first round amateur selection of the Minnesota North Stars. Dick's older brother, Mickey, is a star with the Detroit Red Wings. Dick enjoys playing the guitar in his spare time.

Fort Wayne boy who made good on his home town team. Ralph was a great All-American and leading scorer at Indiana during his college days... He scored 426 points in Western Conference games for an all-time high at Indiana during three years of Varsity ball... Once scored 60 points in one game... Spends off-season in production department at Zollner Machine Works.

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: Otis Armstrong (Football), Bob Feller (Baseball), U.S.S. Augusta Is Hit By Shell As Shanghai Burns (Trading), Wildfire Schulte (Baseball), Lucius Allen (Basketball), Bob Miller (Baseball), A Tale Of Two Muses (Trading), Sherman Lollar (Baseball), Korey Lee (Baseball), A Dual Decision (Trading), Jeremy Pena (Baseball), Harlon Hill (Football), Niklas Backstrom (Hockey), Jason Kidd (Basketball), Harvey Grant (Basketball), Bob Watson (Baseball), Willie Mays (Baseball), Fred Snodgrass (Baseball), Jack Youngblood (Football), and LeBron James (Basketball).