Discovery Plaza

March 1, 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.

Ortiz's first home run in Boston (Sept. 7, 2000) marked a milestone, as it also represented his first big-league grand slam. Fans were nonplussed since he was wearing a Minnesota uniform. His next bases-loaded blast was received much better. A Beantown favorite by May 28, 2004, the slugger smashed another slam for career clout No. 100.

The AL Rookie of the Year in 1960, Ron played in both All-Star games and hit 500. He tied a record by accepting 18 chances in 1 game at shortstop. Ron was re-acquired by the White Sox last winter.

It's hard for Lana not to wear her heart on her sleeve, since so much of her emotional life has been played out in public. Her parents' deaths, her breakup with Whitney Fordman, the discovery of her biological father, and the ongoing triangle between Clark, Chloe and herself - all have had a wide audience. More important now than ever, Lana struggles to discover who she really is.

Jim is one of the fastest outfielders in the League. He appeared in 150 games for the Senators in 1953 and batted a neat .312, the fourth best average in the league, which means he can hit as well as he can run. Began in base- ball in 1948 and first came to the majors with the Chicago White Sox. He began the 1952 season with the Pale Hose and after appearing in, 16 games for them was traded to ...

Mike finished 2nd in A.L. Cy Young balloting in 1980. Rich Dauer was credited with 14 game-winning RBI's in 1979. The Astros pitching staff did not allow the Mets or the Cubs a homer in the Astrodome in 1980.

"Baddie" is playing his fourth season with the Redskins, his seventh in pro football. He was with the Boston Yanks two seasons and the Chicago Cardinals one year. At Western Reserve University he was a star athlete, captaining both the football and track teams in 1943. He was named All-Ohio quard and tackle in both '41 and '42. Also named on All Service team in '43-'44'-'45 while acting as a ch...

Although neither Topps nor Michael Jackson Productions knew it at the time, they teamed up to create one of the most enduring collections of photos and facts featuring the late, great King of Pop. Between the two series -distinguished by pink and green backgrounds on fronts, respectively - MJ Fans and collectors see him in poses, outfits and performances throughout his remarkable career, beginn...

MY BIGGEST THRILL IN BASEBALL by Mickey Vernon. My biggest thrill came on opening day of the 1954 season against the New York Yankees. In the last half of the 10th inning, with the score tied at 3 all, I hit a home run off Allie Reynolds, with a man on first base, to win the game 5-3. After I circled the bases, the President of the United States had me come to his box so that he could shake my ...

In 2002-03, Dick more than doubled his rookie season totals in goals, assists and points. He was second on the team in helpers, trailing only Mario Lemieux.

Fred Sington gained national fame by being selected as an All-American football player from the University of Alabama. He started his major-league baseball career with the Washington Senators, who obtained him from Chattanooga, where he won the Southern Association batting crown with a batting average of .384. He was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1938 and in 17 games with the Dodgers, hi...

Trea left Washington last July with a share of its leadoff home run record (15), but his speed was just as precious to the Dodgers. His notable 2021 streaks included those for runs (13 games) and hits (16).

When Don Nelson of the Celtics injured his ankle last December and ended his consecutive game streak, Bob became the NBA's leader among active players, Bob last missed a game in March of 1967 and with the streak intact over the 450 mark, he hopes to keep it gcing. Bob has gone into teaching.

Can you say winner? It seems like the W's follow you wherever you go, Katie. From your All-American days at Ohio State to winning titles all over the globe with USA Basketball, the Lynx are going to love having you and your winning ways on board.

Most picturesque player in baseball. Has fabulous gate-appeal and high-powered talent to match. Was signed from the Kansas City Monarchs in midsummer of 1948. Finished out the '48 season for the Indians with 6 games won, 1 lost, and 45 strikeouts. Games played: 21, ERA 2.47; pct., .857. Should sizzle into his old stride this year.

Joe broke his '52 World Series Jinx in '53 with a Homer against Brooklyn in the first game. Coming to the Yanks in '49 after hitting .319 and belting 20 homers for Kansas City, Joe shifted between the outfield and 1st Base until '52. In '51 he hit .286 and in '52 he poled 18 homers while batting .280. Joe has been in pro ball since 1939. In '42 the Yanks had a 'pushover' exhibition game with Am...

Collectors should be on the lookout for forged 1909 T206 Set cards — particularly those of Wagner, the Big Four, or Cobb cards.

Mantle's Topps rookie issue has become the "gold standard" of post-World War II baseball cards. He was given the first number on the checklist of the 1952 second series, many of which (after going unsold) were dumped by Topps in a river - hence the scarcity.

The International League's Most. Valuable Pitcher last season, Tony will add depth to the Cards' bull pen squad. A tireless worker, he appeared in the Most Games in the I.L. in '54. Tony broke into Baseball in '46 and fanned 18 batters in his 1st game. In '48 he led his League's hurlers with the lowest E.R.A. and repeated that trick at Nashville in '49 with a low 2.52.

One of the all-time pass receivers in the A.F.L., Jim was a member of the original Patriots in 1960. Traded to the Jets in 1965, Jim was then reacquired by Boston. Good speed, sure hands and gutsy determination makes him tops! Jim played one year in Canada before the A.F.L. was born.

Roger is coming back to the majors for another try in 1955. This time with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He had a fine record in the Pacific Coast League last year and if he can pitch like that for Pittsburgh he will be a valuable addition to their staff. He was with the Hollywood Stars in 1954 and was a 22-game winner. Roger lost 12 games. He had an excellent Earned Run Average of 2.51, a good test ...

One of the current kings of the diamond for Tampa Bay, Lowe has already stamped his name next to some franchise royalty. The star second baseman shone upon reaching the bigs, joining team icon Evan Longoria as the squad's only players to eclipse 75 longballs and 200 RBI through their first four seasons.

In baseball since 1917. Most of Jimmy's playing career was spent in his home city with the Athletics. It was quite fitting that he should become the A's skipper when Connie Mack retired as manager after piloting the club for half a century. Jimmy managed White Sox, 1934-46.

Grayson closed his first month in the big leagues in 2023 with back-to-back starts of five scoreless innings, bagging his maiden victory against Detroit on April 29. A consensus top-10 overall prospect entering the year, he struck out 34 batters in his initial five outings, tying Mike Mussina for sixth-most by an Orioles pitcher in his opening quintet.

One of the best players on difficult courses, he proved it again in 1990 by winning his third U.S. Open and became, at age 45, the oldest to win the prestigious event by beating Mike Donald in a 19-hole playoff... Followed his 1990 U.S. Open victory with a win the next week in the Buick Classic... Prior to his $838,249 earnings in 1990, previous best season was $276,499 in 1981.

One of Chicago's fine young hurlers, Rich jumped to the majors after only spending one season in professional ball. Rich won 13 games as a rookie, finishing the year strongly by winning four out of his last five decisions. His performance that season was topped on the Cubs only by 20 game winner Ferguson Jenkins. Rich had 16 hits in 1967.

To top his league Rookie of the Month award for August in 2021, Schwindel won it the next month, too. The first baseman went from six homers and 18 RBI in 26 games in August to seven homers and 21 runs brought home in 26 games in September. Don't blame them on the North Side for asking how many days until April 2022.

Last season Poulin led the QMJHL in scoring for St. Hyacinthe and won the Jean Beliveau Trophy. Named a First Team All-Star by both the QMJHL and the Canadian Hockey League, he also scored 2-1-3 in the playoffs for Hartford and played in an AHL postseason game for Springfield.

One of the American League's most dangerous sluggers. In 154 games last year he had 24 homers, 1 triple, 30 doubles. Tied a major-league record for most grand slam homers in a season with 4. Batted in 102 runs. His average was .265. Recorded 152 hits for 256 bases.

He may have been a bit tardy growing into his power, but it materialized with a torrent of taters in 2014. Brian was chosen for the Gillette Home Run Derby after cranking 18 home runs in the first half - double his top total for any Minor League season.

Elmer Knetzer, pitcher of the Pittsburgh Federal League Club, was born at Carrick, Pa., on July 22, 1888. He gained his first professional experience with the Lawrence Club, of the New England League, in 1909, from which club he jumped directly into the major leagues, being purchased by Brooklyn Nationals in September, 1909. With Brooklyn he pitched excellent ball, and then signed with the Fede...

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: Ron Hansen (Baseball), Rich Nye (Baseball), Michael Jackson (Trading), Jim Davenport (Baseball), Ellis Kinder (Baseball), Frank Schwindel (Baseball), Mickey Mantle (Baseball), Paul Ysebaert (Hockey), Patrik Elias (Hockey), Ringo Speaks To Young Admirer (Trading), John Badaczewski (Football), Trea Turner (Baseball), "Bill" Posedel (Baseball), Whitey Lockman (Baseball), Hale Irwin (Trading), Clyde Vollmer (Baseball), Patrick Poulin (Hockey), Brandon Lowe (Baseball), Maurice Stokes (Basketball), and Jim Colclough (Football).