Discovery Plaza

March 22, 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.

After a half century absence, the Orioles returned to Baltimore in 1954. The original Orioles had such Hall of Famers as Dan Brouthers, Hugh Jennings, Willie Keeler, John McGraw and Wilbur Robinson. As a Minor League team after 1902 Baltimore developed baseball greats Rogers Hornsby, Lefty Grove and Babe Ruth. Moving to St. Louis, they fielded immortals like George Sisier, who hit .420 in 1922,...

There was never any doubt that Jerry was one of the best defensive receivers in the N.L. He always handled pitchers well and had a shotgun arm. Last year, he proved that he is an offensive threat too, as his .282 average was 2nd best on the Mets. At 26, Jerry has put it all together and is a fine player. In '63 Jerry led the Texas League in putouts.

One of the NBA's best at driving to the basket, John is a good outside shooter which forces the defense to play him tight. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in 1971 after leading the Southeastern Conference in scoring. John's nickname is "Crash".

"Carl Hubbell finished 1933 season as most valuable player of the National League and as leading pitcher of the League on the basis of earned runs, leading the League in innings pitched and games won. He allowed an average of 1.65 runs per game and established the National League record of 46 consecutive scoreless innings. He joined the Giants in 1928 and in 1929 pitched a no-hit, no- run game ...

Pau, the biggest basketball star in Spain, decided to take his talents to the United States. In the 2001 NBA Draft, he was selected third overall, making him the highest-drafted European player in NBA history. Atlanta selected him, then traded him to Memphis. Pau not only is seven feet tall, but he can run the floor, handle the ball and shoot from long-range. He helped Spain capture the gold me...

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.

Larry is another member of the Patriots that came from Boston College. At the close of his second year in the American Football League, he was named to the AFL All-League team and he went on to play a key role in the All-Star game. Originally a defensive right end, he has switched to the left side now. At college, Larry starred as a two-way end and later he became a tackle.

Bob joined the White Sox during the 1953 season and got into 55 games for them, hitting .297. He drove in 23 runs on 49 hits. Considered one of the most promising players in the White Sox camp. Began in the Negro National League, joining organized ball with Colorado Springs of Western League in 1950. Hit .373 for 42 games, and had 9 homers. In 1952 with Sacramento, Pacific Coast League, Bob was...

A strong candidate for Rookie-of-the-Year honors, the supposedly defense-oriented Mutombo is the team's leading scorer (18.9 PPG) and placed third in the league in rebounding (13.8 RPG) in early January. A Rookie-of-the-Month Award winner. Mutombo still fills the lane in imposing fashion, averaging 2.7 blocks per game.

It seemed like whenever the Chiefs took to the air during the 2018 season, a big play was bound to happen. Leading the attack, Mahomes became one of seven quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 5,000 yards. He was also just the second to join the club while tossing for 50 touchdowns (Peyton Manning in 2013).

The tow headed speed boy had another great season in 1953 for the Phils. He had the most hits in the league, 205, and the most singles, 169. He also led in these departments in 1951. Batted .330. Richie has an interesting habit when he is in the "on deck" circle. He stands up, gets set in position, and swings on the pitches delivered to the batter. It helps him with his timing. He's an excellen...

DJ has earned his nickname "Machine." Trailing only Joe DiMaggio, the two-time batting champ became (on May 7, 2021) the second-fastest player to collect his first 300 hits in pinstripes - 225 games to 200.

In 1960, Ted swiped 40 bases to pace the Eastern League. The following season, Ted was promoted to Buffalo where he topped the circuit with a .325 avg. In 1961, Ted was named the MVP in the International League.

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 ...

Jarome, the 2001-02 Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP outdid himself versus Phoenix on February 23, 2003. He tallied goals in four flavors: even-strength, power play short-handed and empty net. "All he needed was a penalty shot," said Flames coach Darryl Sutter.

1979 U.S. vs Japan team (medalist)... 1972 Arizona State Amateur and Southwest Open champion... Led TOUR in driving distance, 1990... Captured the 1981 Jerry Ford Invitational and joined Juli Inkster in 1986 to win the JCPenney Mixed Team Classic.

Originally signed to the Baltimore Orioles' farm chain, Sparky was drafted by Boston in 1964. As a Red Sox rookie, he compiled the lowest E.R.A, on the staff in '67. The southpaw was credited with 8 saves last season. Sparky once struck out 31 batters in a 17-inning game.

Spent 11 years in majors, 8 of them with Cincinnati Reds - then was traded to Phillies. In 1947 he signed with Boston Braves and batted .333 in 96 games. Last season he hit .250 in 75 games. In 1940 he was voted National League's Most Valuable Player. At end of 1948 season, he accepted a job managing Quebec team in Canadian-American League.

Buddy Myer was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Club of the Southern Association, in 1925, upon his graduation from Mississippi A. and M. He was sold to the Washington Senators the same year, playing shortstop for them until 1927, when he was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Emory Rigney. He was traded back to the Washington Senators the following year for Milt Gaston, Lisenbee, Reeves...

Moved up to National from International League in 1947... played pro ball in New England League in 1928 and 1929 but dropped from diamond scene after two years playing... reappeared as umpire in Canadian-American League in 1937... jumped to Eastern League in 1939 and worked in that league until receiving IL bid in 1942 ... born in Cambridge, Mass., lives now in Lexington, Mass... has worked two...

Voted 1947's Most Valuable Player with a .317 batting average, Bob made a spectacular comeback after 1946, his poorest year with Pirates since he had joined them in 1939. The trade did something for him, since he also led NL's 3rd basemen in fielding. He began in the South Atlantic League playing with Savannah. Was on 3 All-Star teams. Last season he hit 23 homers, batted in 100 runs and hit .283.

One of professional football's great receivers, Art was obtained by the Bills after the 1966 campaign. In the 1963 All-Star game, Art caught the winning touchdown pass to give the western All-Stars the victory.

After leading the entire Majors in runs scored (134) in '06, Sizemore crossed home 118 times in '07 to finish fourth in the AL. He started last year with seven runs in his first three games.

Even though 6-foot-1-inch Chris Jackson had never dunked in an NBA game, he came to the NBA All-Star Weekend to try his luck among the game's greats in the 1993 NBA Slam-Dunk Championship. Apparently nervous in his first-ever trip to the competition, he concentrated on simply making his first slam, a bounce pass to himself off the floor of the Delta Center. After failing to connect on his secon...

Handsome Grady hit three pinch Home Runs for the Redlegs last season. He has led the N.L. in Fielding at two positions with a .975 mark for Third Base in '49 and .990 for Second Base in '52. An ex-University of Texas star, Hatton joined the Reds in '46 with no Minor League experience and batted .271. He hit .281 with 77 RBI's in '47. Hatton was a varsity guard as a sophomore at Texas! Known for...

Ballplayers call the smooth and graceful southpaw a "Picture Pitcher." Since his return from the Army, where he won a battlefield commission in the Engineers, Warren won 21 games in '47, 15 in 48, 21 in 49 and 21 in '50. In 1947 he had the League's best Earned Run Average of 2.33 and was tops in Strikeouts with 191 in '50 and 164 in '51. A Brave since 1942, he pitched 7 shutouts in 1951 and bea...

Besides being one of the best scat backs in professional football, Ernie is also a fine receiver. He paced the Browns with 39 receptions in '67.

There is no one like Mike, and there is nothing like an NBA All-Star Game featuring Michael Jordan. He has been elected to start the game each of his eight NBA seasons and, for the sixth straight time, was the fan's top voting choice in 1992. He scored an East-leading 18 points while remaining the all-time NBA All-Star leader with 21.0 ppg. Michael was the game's MVP in 1988 when he poured in 4...

Ewell Albert Russell, left-handed pitcher of the Chicago American League team, was born on a farm near Albany, Miss., on March 12, 1889. His rise has been exceptionally rapid. He started professional playing with the Bonham team of the Texas-Oklahoma League in the spring of 1912. Before the season was well under way he had been bought by the Fort Worth team of the Texas League, with which team ...

1965 was Chuck's best season in the majors since he broke in as a Red Sox rookie in '61. As a freshman, Chuck established an A.L. mark by committing just 8 errors at 2nd base in 162 games. Chuck led the Sophomore League in doubles in 1959

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: Gordon Hickman (Baseball), Walter Bond (Basketball), Arthur J. Gore (Baseball), Andy Kosco (Baseball), Ralph Backstrom (Hockey), Ernie Green (Football), Charles Solomon Myer (Baseball), Tom Purtzer (Trading), Jimmy Callahan (Baseball), Los Angeles Rams (Football), Bob Elliott (Baseball), Jerry Grote (Baseball), Richie Ashburn (Baseball), Ted Savage (Baseball), Wayne Hillman (Hockey), Dave Stallworth (Basketball), Grady Hatton (Baseball), D.J. LeMahieu (Baseball), Reggie Cleveland (Baseball), and Garrett Wilson (Football).