Discovery Plaza

June 6, 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 really made the rounds in 1951. He started off with the Braves and went to the Browns in May. The Browns sent him to Kansas City in August and then the Yankees brought him up to strengthen their relief corps. The Braves brought Bob up in '48 after he won 16 games for Dallas and pitched a no-hit game in 1947. His first year up he won 8 and lost 2, but won 5 while losing 7 the next 2 years....

The big righthander led The Twins with 13 complete games and five shutouts in '65. As an Indian, Jim had beaten The Twins 22 times! Jim won two games in the '65 World Series

With the highest average fastball velocity in MLB (100.9 mph), Mason mowed down batters in high- leverage spots throughout 2024. The first time MLB All-Star Game selection averaged 14.4 SOS/9 IP.

In the year of the pitcher, Ken's batting average jumped 11 points. A good fielder, he has led 4 leagues in putouts. Ken pinch-hit in the 1967 All-Star game.

Willis, the longtime Hawk, came to Miami in a Nov. 7. 1994 trade that dealt Steve Smith, Grant Long and a future second round NBA Draft pick to Atlanta. Willis gives the Heat veteran savvy, low post presence and a big body to pound for loose balls. In 1994-95, he paid dividends immediately, leading the squad in offensive (227) and defensive rebounds (505).

A constant offensive threat, Barry is one of the steadiest defensemen around. He's no stranger to body, contact either, and still holds the Minnesota record for most penalty minutes in a season with 182 in 1969-70. Barry came up through the Boston organization, and came to the North Stars as part of a trade with the Bruins in 1969. A good defenseman, Barry's specialty is carrying the puck.

Sherman appeared in 132 games for the White Sox during the 1952 season and his batting average was .240. His hits included 15 doubles and 13 homers. Sherman formerly was on the roster of the Cleveland Indians, the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Browns. He began in 1943 with Baltimore. He came to the Sox in November, 1951.

Set personal highs in rushing yards, receptions and receiving yards in 1992... Led Bengals in rushing, good for 4th in AFC, and receptions...Recorded five 100-yard rushing games... Ran for 190 yards against Patriots (12/20).

His fielding with the Tulsa team of the Texas League was so sensational that sports writers tagged Roy with such nicknames as "The Phantom" and "Radar." Has always been in Redlegs' organization. Began with Ballinger in Longhorn League in 1947. In 1949 with Columbia of the Sally League his fielding was so sensational that despite a batting mark of .232 he was promoted to Tulsa for the following ...

In Mel's second year in the majors he hung up the sensational record of 25-7 for a 781 percentage. He topped the American League in wins and in complete games with 27. He had the lowest earned run average (2.78). Mel's rookie year with the Red Sox netted him 15 wins against 8 losses. He spent 1943, 1944 and 1945 in the service.

One of the league's top return men, Troy continued to impress in 2000. He finished third in the NFL in punt return yards, including the first touchdown of his career. But returns were only half of the story for Brown last season. He also led the Patriots in receptions and all-purpose yards, and finished ninth in the AFC in catches.

Josh, who made the MLB All-Star Game and won a World Series championship as a rookie in 2023, hit safely in each of his first five games of 2024. That included home runs in wins over the Cubs and Rays.

The only driver ever to win "Rookie of the Year" honors and a Winston Cup championship in back-to-back seasons (79, '80), Dale captured his fifth Winston Cup title in 1991, becoming only the second five-time champ in Winston Cup history.

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set was offered as a marketing promotion by C.C. Spink and Son, publishers of The Sporting News, with the backs either blank, bearing the publication’s name, or carrying one of several different advertisements.

One of the greatest providers of power and patience in baseball history, Bagwell used his dual dominance to carve out a spot all his own in the record books. The Houston icon is the only right-handed batter to amass at least 4,000 career total bases and a .400 on-base percentage while playing for just one team in the bigs.

Already the NBA's all-time scoring champion, Wilt is approaching Bill Russell's record of 21,721 rebounds. The only center in history to lead the league in assists.

Low-grade commons in the 1909 T206 Set can be bought for as little as about $15-$25.

Bringing a great deal of speed to Smoothie King Center, Lewis blends an electric handle with a knack for making plays while running full tilt. Giving the visiting Lakers a taste of his skills, the rookie poured in 16 points while mixing in a half-dozen assists to help the Pelicans savor a 128-111 victory on March 23, 2021.

Andrés was a first-time MLB All-Star Game selection in 2022 while earning his maiden defensive award. He was feted again for his defensive skills the following season while recording career highs in stolen bases, doubles, triples and runs. Giménez got off to a fast start in 2024, logging four home runs, 33 RBI and nine stolen bases before June.

Curt is regarded by baseball experts as one of the finest and craftiest young lefties in baseball. When he's right, he's a mighty tough man to beat. While 1954 was not Curt's best year according to the won and lost column, his earned run average of 2.81 I was the third best in the league. He appeared in 34 games, winning 14 and losing 15. He pitched 253 innings and gave up 226 hits. He struck o...

The scrappy infielder was obtained from the California Angels late last season. Wayne pitched 5 games at San Antonio in 1957.

After splitting his first season of North American hockey between Nashville and Milwaukee (IHL), Denis earned full-time status in 2001-02, as well as the praise of his coach, Barry Trotz. "He's taken over that big, dominating center ice role," Trotz said. "He's a force every game. He doesn't let plays die. He's not going to let a hook or a grab keep him from getting to open spaces." Arkhipov be...

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set features stars such as Eddie Collins (#24), Charles Comiskey (#36), Ty Cobb (#38), Sam Crawford (#41), Joe Jackson (#87), Hugh Jennings (#90), Walter Johnson (#91), Babe Ruth (#151), Joe Tinker (#174) and Honus Wagner (#182).

Paul was a 19-year-old pre-NHL Olympian when Sweden took the 1994 gold medal from Canada in a shootout. At 23, he was a sidelined concussion victim when Canada came up short in the '98 Winter Games. But good things do come to those who wait. Kariya was 27 when Canada beat Team USA on 2/24/02 to win Olympic gold with a 5-2 victory.

Yogi is now being rated with the all-time great catchers. He has hit more home runs in his career than any other catcher in history. Often overlooked is his uncanny ability to handle pitchers. Yogi has been the A.L.'s MVP three different seasons. He's caught more, World Series games than any other catcher.

Having gained experience on one of the top squads in the Eastern Conference during the 2005-06 season, Ward showed flashes of brilliance with the Hurricanes during his rookie year. In January of 2006, he won all five of his starts and posted a .940 save percentage.

A bullpen specialist for the past three seasons, Joe's 1.58 E.R.A. led the Giants' staff last year. In 1959, Joe paced the International League in strikeouts with 158.

Steve gives the Chargers an excellent #2 quarterback behind passing ace John Hadl. Drafted #4 by San Diego, Steve came in to the AFL after tossing five touchdown passes in the Gator Bowl.

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

Before Campbell came along, no running back had ever recorded 4,000 rushing yards in his first three seasons (Walter Payton, 3,921). After amassing 1,450 as a rookie and 1,697 in Year 2, the Oilers star rumbled to a whopping 1,934 in 1980 to become the first to hit 5,000 yards in his first three seasons.

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: Don Lenhardt (Baseball), Denis Arkhipov (Hockey), Morrie Martin (Baseball), 1959 Flying V (Trading), Ed Konetchy (Baseball), William Doak (Baseball), Eddie Ainsmith (Baseball), Back To The Future II (Trading), Tom Johnson (Hockey), Kira Lewis, Jr. (Basketball), Dean Chance (Baseball), Wallace Moses, Jr. (Baseball), Bob Harmon (Baseball), Bobby Hogue (Baseball), Andres Gimenez (Baseball), Jake Atz (Baseball), David Klingler (Football), Richie Ashburn (Baseball), Johnny Lindell (Baseball), and Joe Gibbon (Baseball).