Discovery Plaza

June 16, 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.

Caught in 122 games for the 1951 Cardinals. Batted .251. Drove in 47 runs. Del has been in baseball since 1941 and in the majors since 1945. The Cardinals has been his only major league team. A catcher through entire career. Tied for NL league in double plays, 1949.

She is an heiress, raised in privilege. She is a survivor, tested by danger. She is an explorer, challenged by adventure. The power of ages and the fate of the world rest in her hands. Angelina Jolie IS Lara Croft, TOMB RAIDER.

Garrett joined a who's-who list of pass-rushers in 2022 after mauling QBs for 16 sacks. He became the seventh player in NFL history to record at least 10 sacks in five of his first six seasons. The others in the club are Richard Dent, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Reggie White, DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller.

Gene put his name in the record book when he wallopped 3 homers in 1 game in 1948, tying the record for a 9 inning game. He got his chance with the Dodgers in 1943 after playing in the minors since 1939. But, after hitting .300 in 18 games, he went into the Service for 3 years. Back with Brooklyn since 1946, he was traded to the Cubs in midseason of 1951. His best year was 1948 when he hit 15 h...

On April 13, 2025, Pete became the 15th player in Cubs history to log a multi-homer game that also included a triple. His expanding offensive profile augments dazzling defense. In 2024, Crow-Armstrong ranked in the 97th percentile in Outs Above Average.

On Jan. 27, 2021, Doughty became the fifth player, and first defenseman, in the history of the Los Angeles Kings to skate in 1,000 regular season games with the club. While facing the New York Islanders that night, the two-time Stanley Cup champion and 2015-16 Norris Trophy winner set up a goal by Andreas Athanasiou in the second period en route to a 3-2 road victory.

One of the best golfers in professional baseball, as well as a great all around ball player. He is fast, a good hitter, and fine outfielder. Last year batted .297 in 104 games. He is 25 years old, bats and throws right handed, measures 5 feet, 10 1?2 inches in height and weighs 170 lbs. He began his professional career with Birmingham in 1926, and next year starred with Knoxville, Tenn., where ...

A two-time MLB All-Star Game selection and the 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner, Shane won 66% of his decisions in his first seven years with Cleveland. The stylish right-hander's 14.1 WAR from 2019-22 ranked third among pitchers in the Junior Circuit.

Clouting first baseman of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He's the sixth player in baseball history to hit four homers in one game.

Vern entered the pitcher's Hall of Fame when he tossed a no-hit, no-run game against the Dodgers in '50. That year was Vern's best in the Majors. He had a 19-14 record, a 3.46 Earned Run Average and led the NL in Complete Games. The sinker-ball specialist started in pro ball in '39 and joined the Braves in '48. He had an 11-5 record in his rookie year, 16-11 in '49 and 11-9 in '51 although he w...

Beginning in 1995, when he finished runner-up for NL Rookie of the Year, Chipper compiled at least 2.0 WAR in 18 consecutive seasons. The 1999 NL MVP honoree won a batting title in his age-36 campaign en route to the rare .300/.400/.500 career slash line.

Bonura, a newcomer to the American League and one of its outstanding "freshmen stars" of 1934, is one of the many ex-college athletes in the major leagues who have sprung from varsity diamonds and gained quick fame in professional ball. He is likewise one of a growing number of Italian-American boys who are earning a place in baseball, men like Tony Cuccinello, Tony Lazzeri, Ernie Lombardi and ...

One of 18 children, Tommy began his pro ball career at the age of 17 with Fresno. After coming out of the Service in '45, Tommy hit .338 for Flesno and led the California State League in Stolen Bases with 64. He played for Houston in '47 and came up to the Cards after hitting .287 and 18 Homers for Columbus in '48. Tommy hit .267, .288 and .183 for the Cards in '49, '50 and '51. The Phils obtai...

One of the game's most aggressive players, Maury will add plenty of excitement to Montreal with his clutch-hitting and base-stealing. Holds big league record with 104 stolen bases in 1962! In '62, he was named the N.L.'s M.V.P.

"Dutch the Clutch" smacked the very first pitch thrown to him in the majors for a Home Run. He flashed this power again in 1949, as a Senator, hitting a Homer in every American League Stadium and in 1951, his great clutch-hitting kept the Red Sox in the pennant race. In pro ball since 1939, except for 3 years in the Army Quartermaster Corps, Clyde's best year was '40 at Bassetts, where he hit ....

Schwartz recorded his third multi-goal game with Seattle when he lit the lamp twice during the second period to lead the Kraken to a 5-4 overtime victory against the host Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 24, 2023.

The Red Sox would have done much better in '54 if Mel hadn't been hit with a pitched ball, putting him out of action most of the season. Because of this, the top A.L. lefty could not come up to his '53 performance of 21 Wins. A sensation since he broke in with Boston in '48, he led the A.L. with 25 Victories and a terrific 2.78 E.R.A. in '49. Mel won 18 games in '50, '51.

George had a very good season-with the Bears last year by leading the team in points scored with 48 and also in the passing department. He threw more passes and completed more passes last season than any other man in the NFL. Outstanding place kicker and kickoff specialist. This is his sixth season with the Bears. Married. Officials Signals: Unsportsmanlike Conduct. Arms outstretched, palms down.

Del has been the Cards' regular backstop since '45. 29 colleges offered him scholarships in '41 but Del signed a Cardinal contract. Branch Rickey's brother Frank signed him. He played 4 years of minor league ball before hitting the Big Leagues. Del is one of the best fielding catchers in the game today. He tied for the lead in DP's by National League catchers in '49 and '51. Del used to play pr...

Jamaal carries the nickname "Silk" because of the smoothness and fluidity that marks his style of play. As a rookie in 1974-75 he broke into the Warriors' starting lineup after only 8 games and went on to win NBA Rookie of the Year honors. An outstanding defensive player.

In 1966 Joe will face the challenge of breaking into the power-packed Minnesota line-up. Though used sparingly in 1965, the young man impressed Mgr. Mele and his teammates with his hustling brand of play. Joe began as an outfielder but The Twins' Instructional School taught him how to play the hot-corner. Joe played in six World Series games in 1965

After holding Laura Roslin at gunpoint, Kara Thrace turns over her weapon to the President. The sound of shattering glass echoed through room as a bullet from the gun misses Kara and strikes a picture instead. Meanwhile, the four secret Cylons are troubled by what's happened with Kara, and search for answers from Gaius Baltar. Tory Foster is sent to gain Baltar's confidence. The two soon develo...

In 1973, a few years before he revolutionized science- fiction moviemaking, George Lucas fueled nostalgia for the 1950s with American Graffiti, featuring Ron Howard. A year later Happy Days rekindled the Fabulous Fifties on TV, and for 11 seasons Richie Cunningham - also portrayed by Howard - his family and friends, most prominently Arthur Fonzarelli, kept the decade alive. Topps spurred intere...

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).

Although he is one of the foremost pitchers in the National League, Lonnie Warneke was a first baseman when he was in high school. He was born at Mt. Ida, Ark., in 1909. He is 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds, batting and throwing right-handed. Last year he led the National League in effectiveness and won more games than any other pitcher in the League. Won 22 games for the Cubs and ...

Known as one of the most consistent players in the NHL, Ken has twice broken the 100-point barrier. He was a first team All-Star choice in 1974 when he scored 50 goals for Boston. Ken is only NHLer born in England.

In 1939, Mickey tried out for the Giants as a pitcher. He was advised to try the outfield and finally found his spot as a catcher. He started in organized ball with Trenton in 1941 and homered his first time at bat. The next 3 years, he was in the Army and was captured by the Germans in North Africa. In 1946, Mickey came back with Jersey City and had a brief trial with the Giants. He came to th...

In '47, Vic went on a Home Run hitting spree, clouting 7 in 5 straight games, tying an American League Record. He spoiled Bob Lemon's bid for a no-hit game in '51, smacking a Homer in the 8th inning. One of the Tigers' top long-ball hitters, Vic ranked 3rd in RBI's and was tied for 4th in Homers in the League in '51. He had great years in '49 (hit .303, 20 Homers, 133 RBI's) and '50 (hit .308, ...

Billy is the type of player who will play anywhere his manager wants, do a good job, and hit with authority. The majority of his games in 1952 with the Red Sox were played at second base. He was in 138 games and hit .306. 1950 was Billy's big season. That year he hit .354 for the Red Sox to win the American League batting title. He began in 1944 with Atlanta.

Bob pitched AL's only no-hitter last year, beating Detroit Tigers 2-0. He also won 20 games, while losing 14, led League in complete games with 20, and had most shutouts, 10. His 2.82 ERA was second in League. Started as a combination infielder-outfielder, and only had pitched, and lost, one game prior to 1946. That year with the Indians he had a 4-5 record and the next year he won 11 and lost 5.

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: Tommy Henry (Baseball), Mickey Grasso (Baseball), Vern Bickford (Baseball), PJ Washington, Jr. (Basketball), Dejounte Murray (Basketball), Jackie Robinson (Baseball), Hal Janvrin (Baseball), Mel Parnell (Baseball), Pete Crow-Armstrong (Baseball), Bob Lemon (Baseball), Gil Hodges (Baseball), Jaden Schwartz (Hockey), Vic Hadfield (Hockey), Happy Days (Trading), Billy Lothridge (Football), Chipper Jones (Baseball), Tom Downey (Baseball), Bob Cain (Baseball), Sam Byrd (Baseball), and Shane Bieber (Baseball).