Discovery Plaza

May 15, 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.

W. R. Johnston, first baseman of the Cleveland Americans, was born at Cleveland, Tenn., September 9, 1887. His professional start was with Chattanooga, of the Southern League, in 1909. The following season the Cincinnati Nationals tried him out, but sent him to Buffalo, of the International League, which in turn shipped him back to Chattanooga. In 1911 New Orleans tried him, and he played so we...

Tricky Dick gives the Pistons a fast break organizer, who loves to find holes in the enemy defenses. He's been one of the best playmakers in the N.B.A. and his passing is a wonder to watch. Dick concentrates his efforts on setting up baskets for his teammates and is a top man in assists.

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 baseball set consists of 200 cards, each measuring 1-5/8” by 3”.

George Uhle could hit almost as well as he could pitch, and in his prime he was a pretty good pitcher. Uhle's victory column totals to an even 200 against 166 losses. He twirled big league ball from 1919 through 1934, spending the first ten of those years with the Cleveland Indians. He was with Detroit from 1929 until part of the season of 1933 had gone by, and spent the next two and a half sea...

"Minnie's" 22 Stolen Bases in '52 made him the AL Base Stealing Champ for the 2nd straight season. In '51 he stole 31 bases. 1951 was his 1st season in the Majors. He batted .326 and led the AL with 14 Triples. He made the AL All-Star team and was also named the Rookie of the Year by the Sporting News. "Minnie" started in pro ball in '48. He went from the Indians to the White Sox in April '51.

The apes beam with pride over their conquest. Nova, her wrists and ankles bound, gazes blankly at Taylor as he is thrown roughly in the wagon. His throat is smeared with blood. There is a jolt of movement as the wagon gets underway.

Bill was playing sandlot ball when a scout for the Detroit Tigers spotted him. He was signed to a contract in 1946 and stayed in the Detroit organization. November of 1948 he was declared a free agent. Dallas signed him, and the Cubs took an option on his contract. The Cubs picked up the option and Bill joined them in the closing days of the 1949 campaign. Bill spent three years in the Army and...

Billy was obtained in a trade with the L.A. Rams before the '61 season began.

After a year marred by injuries, Jermaine looks to get back on track as one of the game's top offensive players in 2004. He was in his 5th effective season with Kansas City when he was traded to Oakland in late July. His 59 runs batted in helped the Athletics to a 58-14 record that year after his acquisition. He was a 2000 All-Star for the Royals.

As the smugglers watched for danger in the tree-tops, TARZAN crawled on the ground in front of the jeep. With one mighty heave he turned the machine on its end, throwing the men to the ground. The avenging Ape-Man had prevented their escape.

Appeared in 46 games for the Athletics in the 1951 campaign. Most of the time in relief. Flashed good stuff, but ran into all kinds of tough luck. Credited with only one win. Charged with an even dozen losses. In Carl's best year (1948) he won 14 and lost 8.

With three diabolical, barrel-resistant pitches and the confidence of an ace twice his size, Pedro won four AL ERA titles in Boston and keyed the Club's 2004 World Series run. His 11.7 WAR in 2000 remain the sixth-most by a pitcher in the live-ball era.

Bloss gives a whole new meaning to the term "money pitcher." An ace on the hill, the righty was also a classroom standout at Georgetown, where he made quick work of his courses and earned a master's degree in economics. Now he's in the business of short-changing batters by utilizing the assets in his arm.

The Steelers were in sixth place with 5 wins, 8 losses and 1 tie at the end of the '66 season. They scored 316 points to their opponents 347. They were tied for NFL leadership in the Safety Department with one. They hope to improve in '67. DELAY OF GAME or EXCESS TIME-OUT. Folded arms. ILLEGAL FORMATION - Same Signal followed by over and over rotation of forearms in front of body.

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

An All-Star catcher in 1991 and a six-time All-Star second baseman in the '90s, Craig moved to center field in 2003. In his heyday from '95 to '98, Biggio averaged 126 runs, hit .300 three times and exceeded 50 doubles twice. He has topped 20 steals nine times and won four Gold Gloves at 2B.

As the Cards' leading pass receiver for the past three campaigns, Don starts his fifth year with the Cards. At Northwestern he set pass receiving records by catching 13 in one game and 378 yards gained in one season. All-America selection. Attended Schurz High in Chicago. With the Cardinals he holds record for most passes caught (181 in 4 years) and most passes caught in one game (10 against th...

A shortstop with power is very rare in baseball, but Ernie led the major leagues with 41 home runs last season. With many good years of ball still ahead of him. Banks has already written himself into the record books. Last year he set a new major league record for most home runs by a shortstop with 269. Ernie has also established himself as the Cubs' all-time home run leader when he passed Gabb...

Today, the idea of a poor, backwoods clan striking it rich in oil and moving to swanky digs in Beverly Hills might inspire another reality series. But CBS struck ratings gold over nine seasons (1962-71) with its TV sitcom about the rags-to-riches Clampetts - widower patriarch Jed, goofy nephew Jethro, sweet-and-saucy daughter Elly May and feisty mother-in-law Granny - transplanted to "Californy...

In his first two starts of August 2010, Hamels was the first Phillies hurler since Curt Simmons in 1966 to fan 10 or more in back-to-back wallless outings.

Alleged to be the most expensive player ever purchased by the Giants. His brilliant performance has proved his value: He has been a member of several All Star teams. Generally rated as the No. 1 Catcher in the National League. His record as a long clouter and great receiver is impressive. Fourth in the National League with 35 home runs last year. He finished the 1947 season with a batting avera...

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In 1967, Jeff reeled off eleven straight victories to win a shot in the majors. His first complete game was a 8-0 shutout vs. the hard-hitting Cubs. In 1963, Jeff led the Pioneer League with 218 strikeouts.

As a collegian, Danny compiled a 17-1 record over a two year period while posting nifty earned run averages of 1.42 and 1.48. Danny has an exceptional curveball and figures to move into the Mets starting foursome in 1969. Dan's first major league victory came on August 11, 1967.

Lee led Astros in Homers & RBI's In 1972. He came to Houston in off-season swap with Reds, 11-29-71. Scored 87 Runs last year. Lee hit .389 in 1970 World Series.

Voted AL'S MVP for 1972, Dick led loop in Homers & RBI's, narrowly missing Triple Crown. Set new Chisox club mark for Homers. Dick likes to play in the "Windy City".

Batting Tips - Follow Through. Joe Vosmik is one of the few "hometown" players in the major leagues, being a native of Cleveland where he plays for the Indians. Joe's advice to young players is to find the stance which best suits your type of swing, whether near to the plate or far away and, depending on whether your arms are short or long, or whether you are tall or chunky. You may get results...

Floyd joined the Eagles in a '64 off-season trade with the Lions. Cleveland signed him as a free agent in '59 after being cut by Baltimore in '58.

Hayden averaged 11.0 SOS/9 IP for the 2024 Giants - the highest rate ever for a franchise rookie with at least 70 frames. He had it all working in Colorado on July 21, punching out 12 over six stanzas.

When Spencer logged his 10th double-digit strikeout performance of 2023 on August 18, no other pitcher had more than seven. Strider's run included 13-whiff gems against the Marlins and Diamondbacks.

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: Glenn Liebhardt (Baseball), Travon Walker (Football), Bill Serena (Baseball), Tony Dumas (Basketball), Clarence Walker (Baseball), Quinnen Williams (Football), Craig Biggio (Baseball), Ky Bush (Baseball), Beverly Hillbillies (Trading), Jackson Jobe (Baseball), Spencer Strider (Baseball), Bob Vogel (Football), Pittsburgh Steelers (Football), Jake Bloss (Baseball), Carl Scheib (Baseball), Billy Wade (Football), Russ Meyer (Baseball), Lou Boudreau (Baseball), Joe Vosmik (Baseball), and Jermaine Dye (Baseball).