Discovery Plaza

June 25, 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.

Bobby will always be known as the fellow who hit the "home run heard around the world." It was on October 3, 1951, the third and final game of a playoff between the Giants and Dodgers for the National League pennant. In the ninth inning, with one out, two on, and the Giants behind 4-2, he hit one into the left field stands at the Polo Grounds for the wildest pennant win ever. Hit .288 in 1953. ...

After a fine spring training in 1965, Julio opened the campaign as the Angels' regular third-sacker. During his minor league career he showed bursts of power and led the Northern League with 24 home runs in 1958. With Winnipeg he clouted five homers in five days and was named to the circuit's All-Star team. Julio batted .302 for Tulsa in 1959.

Bob got a goose egg in the goal department but the Bruins' management is unconcerned. Ever since he arrived in Boston four years ago, Armstrong impressed fans and front office alike with his enthusiasm and robust hitting. A textbook defensive defenseman, Bob played all but two games and produced a personal high of 12 assists. He likes to play the aggressive game and scouts will tell you that sk...

A capable manager, "Jimmy" Dykes was a brilliant infielder in his prime as a player. He started playing back in 1918 with the Philadelphia Athletics, and was active as late as last year, a period of 22 years. Dykes played every infield position, even first. but second or third were his usual hunting grounds. He was not a terrific average hitter but one of the most dangerous men in the league. H...

A colorful superstar, Gordon racked up bruises of various hues while becoming Kansas City's all-time leader in hit-by-pitches (121). Of course, those welts weren't as sightly as the hardware he accrued for his defense. The left fielder earned a club-record eight Rawlings Gold Glove awards and a pair of Platinum Glove honors as well.

Born in Florida, Jim Morrison was the son of a naval officer. After studying at Florida State and UCLA, he formed The Doors with John Densmore, Ray Manzarek and Bobby Krieger in 1965. The Doors changed the direction of rock music through their emphasis on dynamic power and imaginative lyrics. Morrison left the band in 1971, moving to Paris to write poetry.

Sam missed being the best-fielding outfielder in the American League in 1951 by 19 100-thousandths of a point. The former N.Y.U. star was tied for the Doubles lead though, with 36. After leading the Eastern League by batting .342 in '46, his first year in pro ball, the Red Sox called him up from Scranton. He hit .302 in 1947, but slumped in '48 and was traded to the Senators in '49. In 1950, he...

An injury kept Roy out of action for much of the 1951 season. He appeared in only 79 games, batting .231. He is recognized, however, as one of the better shortstops in the majors. He came into organized baseball in 1944 with Los Angeles. Came to the Cubs in 1948.

Jackson mowed through Minor League lineups with his electric stuff, averaging 10.1 SOS/9 IP over three seasons. Called up to Detroit in late 2024, the 22-year-old debuted with a scoreless inning before firing three hitless frames on September 28.

George is the talented son of George "The Good Kid" Susce, former major league backstop and Red Sox Coach, now with Kansas City. Last season with Louisville came through with 14 wins against six defeats, finishing with an earned run average of 3.10. Started 18 games for the Colonels, completing 10. He was with Louisville in bits of the 1950, 1951 and 1952 seasons, going into military service in...

Emerged as Alex Smith's backup in 2012, also appearing in change-of-pace role emphasizing his rushing ability... Scored first NFL TD on 7-yard run versus Jets on Sept. 30... Was limited to brief action in two games as rookie in '11... Accounted for 142 TDs during four-year run at U. of Nevada.

An operation on his knee reduced George's effectiveness during the 1954 season, and he got into only 45 games for the Dodgers, hitting .154. There is an oddity in the fact that he had only 10 hits, but 7 of them were for extra bases. He had 5 homers and 2 triples. George is one of only five major leaguers who have hit pinch home runs in the World Series. He hit his in 1953. He also scored 2 run...

There were always spectators on the set of A HARD DAY'S NIGHT. Among the visitors to watch The Beatles making their first movie were English and American show business personalities. The boys were thrilled at their guests' interest.

Bernie is recognized as one of the top goalies in the NHL. He's a two-time first team All-Star choice, and has twice won the Vezina Trophy as the league's leading netminder. A neck injury kept Bernie sidelined most of last year.

With a tattoo of dunking video game character Super Mario on his left arm, Bennett embodies the live-wire forward NBA scouts covet. At ASU, where he reigns as the all-time shot-blocker and FG% leader, he had a "rep" for thundering slams.

"Bob" began his professional baseball career with the Cleveland Club in 1936. He entered the majors in 1936 with the Cleveland Indians with which team he is now playing.

Xander has legged out at least 30 doubles in each of the past eight 162-game seasons. A newcomer to the Padres in 2023, he tied for third on the team in that category while leading San Diego in hits.

Carlos was one of the most productive hitters in Baseball in June 2024. Over 25 games that month, he went 38-for-98. That .388 average ranked second among qualified players behind only Aaron Judge.

Larry built his Hall of Fame credentials over a decade in Colorado, where he won three NL batting titles and the 1997 MVP Award. He's one of only five players in AL/NL history to fashion a career .300/.400/.500 slash line and at least 200 stolen bases.

Mike joined the White Sox pitching staff last season after being traded by Washington during the winter of 1952. He pitched in the Minors only two years. In 1951, he won 17. lost 6 and had a 2.86 ERA for Big Spring. The next year at Havana, Mike had 14 wins, fanned 135 and his ERA was 2.66. The Senators called him up in 1952 and he had a 2-2 mark. At Havana, a teammate signed by the Senators go...

Kyle Riker, father of William T. Riker, worked as a civilian strategic adviser to Starfleet. He visited the U.S.S. Enterprise when his son was offered the command of the U.S.S. Aries, to brief him on its status and current mission. Kyle also had a short-lived romantic relationship with Katherine Pulaski. Riker enjoyed playing Anbo-Jyutsu with his son.

A five-year minor-league veteran, Doell finally got his shot in the NHL against Carolina on 1/4/08. Helped the Chicago Wolves to an AHL Calder Cup championship in June 2008. Helped the University of Denver to a national championship his senior season in 2002-03.

The Bucks boast one of the league's best bench producers in Portis, who combines an efficient shot with tenacious rebounding. He flashed both traits on Jan. 11, 2024, hitting 5-of-6 triples en route to 28 points and 12 rebounds in 22 minutes to send Milwaukee to a 135-102 win over Boston.

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 and M-101-5 sets were released only a few years after the famed tobacco card sets produced by the American Tobacco Company.

Came to the Senators from the Yanks in a trade early in 1952 season. Jerry began the 1951 campaign with the Yankees' Kansas City farm team. After appearing in 20 games, with a batting average of .269, he went to Beaumont of the Texas League, where he hit .290 for 105 games.

Arthur E. Wilson, catcher of the Chicago Federal League team, was born in Macon, Ill., December 11, 1885. He established a reputation with the James Milliken University team, and made his professional debut with the Bloomington Club of the Three Eye League in 1909. In 1910 he was purchased by the New York Giants. Wilson signed with the Federal League early in 1914.

The Bears didn't have a player record 100 receiving yards in a game until 1939, three years after the team's inspiration for their current throwback jersey. Wearing the retro fit in Week 12 of 2024, Moore gave the old look a revamp when he sliced his way through the Minnesota defense for 106 yards and a TD on seven grabs.

Broke into majors with Detroit in 1938, after 4 seasons in minors. Was traded to St. Louis Browns at beginning of 1939. Next 3 seasons were with Toledo, then 4 with Browns before being traded to Washington for 1947. In 1944, with AL pennant winning Browns, Mark led AL third basemen in fielding and outouts.

Toronto acquired Eddie from the Boston Bruins as part of a trade made late last season. He is starting his 12th season in the NHL, and has been a member of two Stanley Cup teams during his years with the Bruins. Ed is a standup type of goalie who plays the angles very well. He has played in over 400 NHL games. Ed hopes to become a professional golfer some day.

With the N.H.L. expanding to 12 teams, the farm team systems of the older teams are proving their worth. Doug Shelton has been in the Black Hawk organization since Junior Hockey. A fast skater and good back-checker, Doug has had 1 year pro experience with St. Louis.

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: Sam Mele (Baseball), Larry Walker (Baseball), Minnesota Vikings (Football), Ed Johnston (Hockey), Willie Jones (Baseball), Bill Bryan (Baseball), Julio Gotay (Baseball), Sheldon Jones (Baseball), George Harrison (Trading), Bobby Thomson (Baseball), Kyle Riker (Trading), Bob Feller (Baseball), Nate Archibald (Basketball), "Jimmy" Dykes (Baseball), D.J. Moore (Football), Mike Fornieles (Baseball), Andy Delmore (Hockey), Rollie Hemsley (Baseball), Bernie Parent (Hockey), and Art Wilson (Baseball).