Discovery Plaza

May 14, 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.

Patrick, fourth in MVP voting last season, has made the NBA All-Star Team in nine of his 10 seasons.

The cards from the 1909 T206 Set were printed over a period of three years, starting in 1909 and running through 1911.

Debs Garms, an all-around athlete at Howard Payne College, of Brownwood, Tex., started his professional baseball career with the Abilene Club, of the West Texas League, as an infielder. In 1932 he was given a tryout with the St. Louis Browns, with whom he played until the beginning of the 1935 season, when he was sent to San Antonio. In 1936, while with San Antonio, Garms acquired a batting ave...

Herbert Moran, outfielder of the Boston National League Club, was born at Costello, Pa., February 16, 1886. He started his career with the Dubois, Pa., team in 1907. In 1908 he was with Trenton, of the Tristate League, and in 1910 at Providence. His release was purchased by the Athletics, and he remained with Mack for a short time in 1911. He was then sent to Rochester, where he remained until ...

Dale tried out as a left-handed catcher - it didn't work. We went to the minors and had 3 good seasons. With Pittsburgh in '55 we tied for most triples (13) in the N.L,

Phil suffered a drop in point production in 58-59, yet still earned rating from coach Blake as his soundest all round centreman. Phil will never earn plaudits as a goal scorer and will play many games during a season without stirring a ripple of applause, but behind his almost colourless play is a brilliant defensive ability.

A member of baseball's Hall of Fame. One of the best second basemen the game has ever known. One of the few men in baseball who never played in the minors. Captained baseball, basketball and football teams at Fordham University. Joined the New York Giants in 1919. With them through 1926. Played for Cardinals, 1927-37. Has managed the Cards, Pirates and now the Cubs.

Mike Fiore: Mike rocked 19 home runs last year and batted .271 with Rochester. The Royals drafted this left-handed hittter from Baltimore. He hit over 300 in 1965 and 1966. Jim Rooker: Fireballing Jim led the International League with 206 strikeouts last season. The 26 year old righthander started his career as an outfielder back in 1960.

Ralph got into 13 games for the 1954 edition of the St. Louis Cardinals, and was involved in but 4 decisions, all of them losses. He pitched 58 innings and gave up 62 hits. His earned run average was 3.72. In 1951 with Allentown of the Inter-State League, Ralph won 13 and lost only 4, and his earned run average was an exceptional 1.69. Turned pro after his graduation from high school in Cincinn...

"CAROLINA THUNDER" How acquired: Drafted in the first round in 1991 (first selection). While the Charlotte Hornets mulled their options on the first pick in the 1991 NBA Draft, a poll taken by the Charlotte Observer asked readers to vote for the players they wanted the Hornets to pick. Dikembe Mutombo was the overwhelming choice. Larry Johnson edged Billy Owens for second. Charlotte fans can th...

After three years as crew chief and chief engineer for Hayes Racing, Richard Jackson bought the team in 1985 with brother Leo, renaming it Precision Products Racing. Becoming sole owner in 1989, he remained crew chief until 1990. Drivers include Phil and Benny Parsons and Terry Labonte (1989-90).

Ask David Cassidy Q. Do you go in for sports? A. Oh yes. In fact up until I got pretty busy in television I used to surf quite a bit. I guess its been three or four years now since I've been on a board.

McDaniels filled up the box score against Atlanta. The rising star also made sure that a win complemented his impressive stats. With 25 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks, the two-way wing helped Minnesota secure a 125-124 victory at home.

They say that Smith is the strongest man on the Bruins, and that's some compliment, since the Beantowners are the roughest team in the NHL. A Bruin all his career, Dallas is very good with the puck. Smith runs a farm in the off-season!

Al ("Don't call me Junior") broke into NHL with the Canadiens, was traded to the Rangers in June of '61, and then, in mid-season of 1963-64, to the Red Wings. A good skater for a big man, Al teamed up in Montreal and New York with Doug Harvey. Sparked Wings into playoffs. A big defenseman, Al had to lick weight problem.

A power hitter with a rocket-like throwing arm in the outfield and excellent speed on the basepaths, Rece brings an intriguing collection of tools to Cincinnati. He demonstrated that massive pop on July 8, 2024, in his big-league debut, hammering a solo dinger in a 6-0 victory over Colorado. Hinds went on to crush another roundtripper in his second game.

Al was with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1954, appearing in 58 games, winning 5 and losing 4. He struck out 30 batters, walked 24 and had an earned run average of 4.18. Al has had a long and distinguished career in baseball, beginning in 1936 with Little Rock of the Southern League. He came to the Cardinals first mid-way in 1943. Then he went into the service, returning in 1946.

"Blackie" hit the .300 mark for the 3rd time since he came up to the Braves in '48. The 116 Double Plays in which Al took part in '52 gave him the League Leadership at shortstop for the 2nd straight year. The Giant field captain hit .303 for Milwaukee in '47 before being brought up to the NL. He was named Rookie of the Year in '48 and was traded to the Polo Grounders after 2 seasons at Boston. ...

Invited to Chicago's spring training camp in 2023, Crow-Armstrong arrived with a unique distinction. The big leagues' official website tabbed the fleet-footed prospect as the best defender in the minor leagues. Touted for his range and instincts, he was awarded a perfect grade on the 20-80 scale.

Just two years after Niedermayer went to the Stanley Cup Finals with the Ducks only to lose to a Devils team that his brother Scott played for, Anaheim signed Scott in 2005, and the brothers played on the same team for the first time in their NHL careers.

Logan earned Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week honors after his performance on April 9, 2025, when he fanned seven Sacramento hitters over six two-hit innings. Making his Mariners debut three weeks later, he beat Miami with five two-hit stanzas.

Elvio Jimenez: A top hitter in the minors, Elvio has topped the .300 mark eight different years. The righthander batted .340 in the Int. Leag. in '67. Elvio was optioned to Columbus (IL) before the '69 season. Jim Shellenback: In 1963, Jim compiled a sensational 17-3 record. The southpaw has good control. Last year at Columbus, Jim won nine games while posting a fine 2.85 earned run average.

General Jackson stormed out of his tent in a rage. Crockett was missing and the vital battle plans were waiting. But Davy had more important things to do. Learning the soldiers' food supply was almost gone, he set out bear hunting. When Old Hickory discovered that Crockett crossed the river, he was furious - "That's enemy land, he'll be killed!"

Although Robin's 1956 record fell off a little, he ranked 4th in Strikeouts and 2nd in fewest Walks. A blazing fastballer, he led the N.L. in Victories in 1952, 1954 and 1955. Robin thrives on work, and from 1951 to 1955 he hurled the most innings in the loop. After graduating Michigan State College, Robin signed with the Phils for $25,000 in 1948 - an investment that's paid off handsomely.

When Brooklyn signed him to Montreal Royal contract, he became first Negro to enter ranks of pro ball. As Royals' regular second baseman for 1946 he led International League in batting with .349. When he joined Dodgers in 1947 he was switched to first base. Led National League in stolen bases with 29, hit .296 and was named Rookie of Year. Last year he finished with same average, .296 and batte...

In 1775, pioneer and hunter Daniel Boone established the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap to facilitate the colonization of Kentucky. His Boonesborough community was one of the first English-speaking settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains. In later years, Boone's legend was enhanced by several accounts - both factual and fictional - of his exploits and adventures. Born: Novembe...

Considering his team went 87-61 in his 2009-10 starts, Buster's broken leg proved to be something of a Giants season-killer in '11. He's one of the game's brightest young stars. The 2010 NL Rookie of the Year award went to Buster.

Most NHL observers simply ran out of adjectives to describe Buffalo's Dominik Hasek this past season as the All-Star netminder become the first player in league history to simultaneously win both the Hart and Vezina Trophies in successive compaigns. "The Dominator" was in rare form on March 15 against Pittsburgh when he notched his 30th career shutout en route to amassing a the league's best to...

In 2019-20, the Hornets finished with the sixth-fewest assists in the league. Searching for a playmaker in the following draft, they hit a home run with Ball. Unafraid to make any pass as a first-year dimer, he dished 6.1 assists per night and helped Charlotte finish with the league's fifth-most helpers.

"Twig" played almost every infield position for the Nats last season. A top-notch fielder, he Height: 5'11" started in the Cub Farm System at Des Moines in '48 and the following year hit .275 for Los Angeles. Chicago brought him up late that season and in '50 he played the infield and outfield."Twig" was traded to the Dodgers in '51 and was sent to St. Paul where he batted .312 in '52.

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: Richard Jackson (Trading), Ralph Beard (Baseball), Wayne Terwilliger (Baseball), Elvio Jimenez, Jim Shellenback (Baseball), Grady Hatton (Baseball), Daniel Boone (Trading), Joe Nuxhall (Baseball), Gaylord Perry (Baseball), Edward Stewart (Baseball), Mike Wallace (Football), Buster Posey (Baseball), Rob Niedermayer (Hockey), Alonzo Mourning (Basketball), Lee Maye (Baseball), Debs Garms (Baseball), Freddy Peralta (Baseball), Larry Johnson (Basketball), Jackie Robinson (Baseball), Rece Hinds (Baseball), and Patrick Ewing (Basketball).