Discovery Plaza

March 18, 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.

Dan Howley, who is now managing Toronto in the International League, has seen service as a manager in both major leagues. He piloted the St. Louis Browns in the American League for three years, from 1927 through 1929; then went to the Cincinnati Club, where he managed three years. Howley was a catcher during his playing career, and a high class one. He began his managerial career with Montreal ...

According to Scot Reader’s book ‘Inside T206,’ it is estimated that approximately 370 million 1909 T206 cards were produced.

Lou's first experience in OB was with Ponca City in Western Association in 1937. He remained with them next season and then moved up to Los Angeles for 1939 and 1940. He spent next two seasons in uniform of Chicago Cubs and then three seasons in service. Red Sox brought him up. at end of 1948 from Pacific Coast League.

Sarek of Vulcan served as a Federation Ambassador for many decades. Among his notable accomplishments were the Coridan admission and the alliance between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. To counter the emotionally crippling effects of Bendii Syndrome, Sarek mind-melded with Captain Picard. This gave him the needed emotional stability to complete the Legaran treaty, considered his final tr...

"Deion is the first player to be able to dominate and dictate a game from the defensive back position," John Madden says of Deion, who played both ways as a corner and receiver.

Eddie broke into the majors with the Washington Senators in 1947. That season he played in 115 games, had 102 hits, scored 52 runs, had 125 total bases and a batting average of 238. Last season he upped his average to .249 for 145 games. He hit 32 doubles, 11 triples and 2 home runs. Young Eddie is a ball player to watch.

Following a six-game intro to the league with the Lakers in 2022-23, Pippen moved to Memphis the following season and carved out a solid role with the Grizzlies. The budding playmaker made 16 starts, including in each of the last 11 games of the campaign. During that final stretch, he averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 assists and 2.0 steals.

Returning to the Browns after a 5 year absence, Vern hit .321 in 46 games for St. Louis last season. Coming up with the Browns in '41, he led the A.L. in RBI's with 109 in '44 and in '45 topped the League in Homers with 24. Traded to Boston in '48, Vern hit 39 round trippers in '49 and 30 in '50 tying for RBI Honors both years with 159 and 144. While with the Red Sox in '49, Vern blasted a home...

Achonwa is no stranger to the big stage. A native of Guelph, Ontario, the forward made her debut for the Canadian national team as a 16-year-old. Three years later, she helped Notre Dame march all the way to the title game and then averaged 7.2 points for her national squad in the Summer Games in London.

For years, Dale Earnhardt has exemplified complete and overall control of a given situation. His tactical alertness has translated into seven Winston Cup championships and 70 career victories. He has won at least one race in 17 of his 18 full seasons, a record that accents his longevity of superlative driving.

Emmanuel has rare flexibility in his arms, legs and fingers that allow him to unleash triple-digit cutters and savage sliders. "He was given a gift that not many people have ever been given," fellow Cleveland reliever Sam Hentges says. Clase makes the most of it, too. In 2023, the Guardians stopper reaped his second-straight MLB All-Star Game invite.

One of best receivers in majors. Started in OB in 1941 with Santa Barbara in California League. Until 1947 when he caught 130 games for Dodgers, he had never caught a full season with one team. In 1947 chosen as catcher on NL All-Star team. He also led NL catchers in putouts and double plays for that year. Last season. he batted .276.

Began 1951 with the Tigers. After 5 games for them, with a 1-1 record, and an E.R.A. of 5.25, he was traded to the White Sox. In 22 games for the Chisox, winning 11, losing 7, and compiling an earned run average of 2.47. Saul's combined E.R.A., 2.78, paced league in that department.

Dan returned to his familiar center position with the Nuggets last season. He was the only player in ABA history to have started All-Star Games at 2 different positions in career. Dan trains trotters as a hobby.

McCulley, who ranked 20th in the WNBA in blocked shots per game in 2000, tallied a season-high 17 points as the Fever dropped a 54-52 decision to Miami on July 1.

Sandy was on his way to having a sensational season in 1962, when an ailment on his pitching hand hampered him. The fireballer led the N.L. in ERA. Sandy pitched a no-hitter vs. the Mets last year.

The strong, young pitcher, is a highly regarded member of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff, and should be in the major leagues, making life hard on hitters for many years to come. He got into 29 games for the Tigers in 1953, winning 9 and losing 14. He pitched 198 innings and struck out 90 men. His control is good, since he walked only 58. He was with the Tigers in 1952, getting in 34 games t...

Piling up the blasts in bunches, Martinez went deep in consecutive games five times in 2023. He first turned the trick at Double-A New Hampshire, hammering five in a three-day span (May 10-12) before going back-to-back on May 31 and June 1. The slugger then tore it up at Triple-A Buffalo, teeing off on Aug. 13 and 16, Sept. 1-2 and Sept. 14-16.

In 1989, Rusty Wallace was crowned Winston Cup champion. For the next five years, Wallace would finish in the top ten of the final standings in four of them including a second place in 1993. The top winner on the circuit the last two seasons, Wallace finds himself in the top ten again after 18 races in 1995.

Never a great player, Bill McKechnie has proved himself an outstanding manager. He has managed three National League champions Pittsburgh in 1925, St. Louis in 1928, and last year, the Reds. In 1937, he was named the No. 1 major league manager by the Sport- ing News. McKechnie managed Pittsburgh from 1922 through 1926. He became a coach for the Cardinals in 1927 and was promoted to the managers...

Sixth in the NBA in blocked shots... Led the Clippers in rebounding and field goal percentage and was second in minutes played... Played for New Jersey Nets' Head Coach Willis Reed at Creighton... Finished college career as NCAA's third all-time leading shot blocker with 411... Second behind Paul Silas in career rebounding at Creighton.

Back in the Big Leagues for another try, the tall southpaw had an impressive 11 and 4 record with Montreal last year after starting the season in Brooklyn. Chris started his baseball career in 1946 with Cambridge in the Eastern Shore League. After winning 25 games and striking out 279 he was promoted to Fort Worth of the Texas League. The Dodgers brought him up in the middle of the '50 season a...

Among American league's all-time top left-handers. Won 21 and lost 12 last season with earned run average of .301, third best in league behind Gene Beardon and Bob Lemon - both of Cleveland. Has won 152 games in 10 years - second only to Bob Feller. Paced Detroit to pennant and world title in 1945 - winning 25 and losing nine during regular season action.

Running up against Ken is like playing tag with a water buffalo. He's huge and uses his frightening bulk to tame rough pro guys. Ken is surprisingly agile and fast for a man his size.

Acquired from Clippers with Terry Cummings and Craig Hodges for Junior Bridgeman, Marques Johnson, Harvey Catchings 9/29/84... Led Bucks in field goal percentage... Among leaders in free throw percentage, minutes played and scoring average... Second leading scorer in NCAA Division I during senior season at Rice.

Sabonis racked up 10 points and helped the World team defeat the USA team, 150-141, in the 2017 Rising Stars Challenge during the All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, The 20-year-old rookie started all 57 games before the All-Star break, registering two double-doubles and scoring in double figures 10 times.

One of the game's top sluggers, Tony was seriously injured on Aug. 18th, 1967 when he was struck by a pitch. For a time, it was feared Tony would never be able to resume his career. The outfielder spent this past winter playing ball and he's ready to come back. Tony has made several successful rock n' roll recordings.

Coaches know they can give Hunter the task of guarding a team's top wideout. An elite presence on the perimeter, the lockdown cornerback welcomes tough challenges. He straps up his helmet and goes to work making his opponent's life difficult until the final whistle blows.

Mittelstadt, a former Mr. Hockey winner in Minnesota as a prep star at Eden Prairie High School who went on to play one NCAA season at the Minnesota Golden Gophers, notched his first goal against his hometown Wild in a 5-4 home win on March 4, 2022. He also added an assist on a second-period tally by fellow former Golden Gopher and Minnesotan, Kyle Okposo.

Tall, long-armed receiver who has been clocked at 4.42 in 40...Led Mountaineers with 43 catches for 793 yards and 11 touchdowns in 1989...Caught 4-yard touchdown pass with nine seconds left to give West Virginia 31-31 tie with Pittsburgh... His 54-yard catch set up that touchdown...Caught 23 passes for 516 yards (22.4 ayerage) and 7 touchdowns as junior...Carried ball 10 times for 147 yards and...

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: Darrell Sutherland (Baseball), Joe Haynes (Baseball), Eddie Yost (Baseball), Deion Sanders (Football), Ernie Johnson (Baseball), Cloyd Boyer (Baseball), Frank J. (Lefty) O'Doul (Baseball), Sandy Koufax (Baseball), Natalie Achonwa (Basketball), Clarence Marshall (Baseball), "Bill" McKechnie (Baseball), Allie Reynolds (Baseball), Marc Savard (Hockey), Tim Duncen (Basketball), Jerry West (Basketball), Reggie Rembert (Football), Joe Burrow (Football), Orelvis Martinez (Baseball), Rollie Fingers (Baseball), and "Buck" Jordan (Baseball).