Discovery Plaza

May 17, 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.

Though Tommy is only 24, he has been in the majors for 7 years. He began 1951 season with Dodgers. Traded to Phillies after appearing in 11 games. In 78 games for Phils, batting .219. Began career in infield. Strong throwing arm brought about a shift to the outfield. To Cubs at press time.

Batman was introduced by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. Rich industrialist Bruce Wayne by day, the crime-fighting superhero teamed with Robin (AKA Dick Grayson) to protect Gotham City from such villains as Joker, Riddler and Penguin. Topps staked its claim to Batman to coincide with the slapstick ABC series, which aired twice a week from 1966 to 1968...

The flashy fielding shortstop was one of Boston's surprise devekopments last season. Second to none in fielding, Rico makes all the plays required of a major league shortstop. Although he still must prove he can hit big league pitching consistently, Rico showed good power at the plate and is full of determination. The Boston organization is very high on this rapidly improving youngster. Rico wa...

Sal is a mighty good catcher who, so far in his career, hasn't had a full opportunity to demonstrate his talents in the major leagues. A member of the New York Giants during his major league career, Sal was traded early, in 1953 to the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1952 a deal was arranged which would have sent him to the White Sox when it was discovered that waivers hadn't been asked, and the deal w...

The fleet-footed outfielder was selected as the centerfielder on the NCAA All-Tourney team in 1961. Ron is an outstanding defensive player and has one of the game's strongest and accurate throwing arms. He worked his way up through the Houston farm chain and looked impressive.

Battaglia is a rough-and-rumble wingman who can take punishment as well dish it out. He took care of business in 1999-2000. One of his 16 goals helped the Canes blank the Flyers 2-0 at First Union Center in Philadelphia on Oct. 7, 1999.

Cesar has the potential to be a super-star. Regarded as a "complete" ballplayer, he led Carolina League with 32 Doubles, 1969 while he stole 24 bases. Also led Fla. Instr. Loop in Doubles, 1969.

Red Evans comes up for his second major-league trial from New Orleans of the Southern Association via Jersey City draft. He was awarded the "most valuable player" award of the Southern Association on the strength of his pitching record, pitching 26 complete games, winning 21, with an earned run average of 2.83. Last year was the second year that Red Evans was awarded the "most valuable player" ...

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 and M-101-5 sets were released only a few years after the famed tobacco card sets produced by the American Tobacco Company.

"One of the hard hitters of the Reds. Last year he batted .318 in 126 games. He was secured by the Phils from the Boston Braves in a trade in June, 1932. Recently traded to Reds. Schulmerich is right-handed both in batting and throwing, 5 feet, 11 inches in height and moves the weights at 210 pounds. He played four seasons for Los Angeles in the Pacific Coast League, batting .300 each year, and...

Great hitter, smart catcher and peppery ball player. Won most valuable player award in American League in 1928. Was a four-sport star in high school at Bridgewater, Mass. Went to Boston University and was as big a football star as he was a baseball player. Spent two years in minors, then went up to the Athletics in 1925. Has been up there ever since. Last year batted .293 in 139 games. Is marri...

Marvin began his professional baseball career with the Seattle Club in 1930. He entered the majors in 1933 with the Detroit Tigers and is now with the Chicago White Sox.

Following Opechancanough's massacre of 347 colonists in the tobacco fields of Jamestown in 1622, the English swore vengeance and vowed to destroy the Indians. For the next few years, marauding bands of white men attacked Algonquian villages and burned their crops, thereby forcing the Indians to retreat further and further away from Jamestown. In 1625, colonial forces attacked the village of Pam...

Plagued by injuries during 1950 campaign. Missed 2 of the scheduled games. Dropped from ball carrying championship of League, held for 3 successive years, to 7th place in that department. In 7 pro seasons has rolled up 5,533 yards - a League record. Holds many other records, including most TD's in 1 year (18). Called greatest football player in America. Graduate, Louisiana State University.

Given a second chance with the San Francisco Giants, the 25 year old righthander won a job with the club in 1965. Frank became the top man out of the Frisco bullpen last year as his blazing fireball extinguished all sorts of trouble. Best ERA on the Giant staff. Frank had the lowest ERA in the Eastern League in 1963

Voted NBA Rookie of Year for 1966-67. Made 19 assists in one game, 10-31-68.

While the 1909 T206 Set cards are the most popular, the ATC’s T205 and T207 sets are significantly rarer.

Trapped under the city, an invisible enemy tried to shoot his way out to win his freedom. But Batman, wearing a special bulletproof uniform, raced into the line of fire and knocked out his ghostly foe. Thus ended a wave of crime in Gotham City.

Minor stars round out the 1911 Turkey Red baseball card set. Roughly the same number of each Turkey Red subject was printed; most early 20th century collectors preserved stars rather than commons.

Bobby ranks as one of NHL's top body checkers. Baun's sudden-death goal in spring of '64, despite a bone break, helped Leafs score third straight Stanley Cup triumph.

Benny Kauff, outfielder of the Indianapolis Federals, was born January 5, 1890, at Middleport, Ohio. He joined the Parkersburg, W. Va., Club in 1910, and was picked up by the New York Americans a few months later and turned over to the Hartford, Conn., Club. The following year he was recalled by New York, but released to Hartford without a trial. He remained at Hartford until the spring of 1914...

Edward Rousch, outfielder of Indianapolis Federals, was born at Oakland City, Ind., May 8, 1893, and started his professional career with the Evansville Club, of the Three I. League, in 1912. His release was purchased by the Chicago Nationals at the close of the season, but he was farmed out to Lincoln at the start of the 1913 season. His work there attracted great attention, but, instead of re...

Pittsburgh came up with a gem when they drafted Dave from the Chicago system. He has missed only one game the last two seasons, and shows signs of becoming a star. Dave is a positional type of player, with a long reach and a strong skating style. Dave is not a heavily penalized player, but a solid, finesse-type of performer. Dave is a former MVP with Dallas of the Central League.

LOIS LANE is in love with SUPERMAN, and he returns her love. But, SUPERMAN feels he can never marry, since criminals would strike at him through his wife. Neither one can stand the idea of the other being hurt or in danger, and when they unite after such an episode, they do reveal strong emotion for each other.

Brock's Lead-Off HR Starts Cards' Romp; Gibson Wins 7th In A Row. Lou Brock socked Denny McLain's 2nd pitch into seats in first inning, to start a 10-1 St. Louis massacre.

Ernest T. Oakes, manager of the Pittsburgh Federal League team, was born at Rushton, La., in 1886. He began playing professional for the first time with the Hattiesburg, Miss., club of the Cotton States League in 1906. The next season he had a season's play with the Cedar Rapids Club, of the Three I League. The next season he had moved out to the Pacific Coast League, playing with the Los Angel...

A score of 92.2 put Clint Bowyer solidly among the top-10 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver ratings following the spring race at Pocono. By that point in the season, he led the series in quality passes and had posted six ratings of 100 or better. Bowyer earned his highest marks (123.8) at Texas. finishing second in the race after running inside the top-10 for the entire 334 laps.

His 32 home runs set slugging pace for Cleveland's 1948 title drive. Smashed out 154 hits, 279 total bases for .280 bat mark and .507 slugging average - 4th best in American league. Finished 5th among regular fielding 2nd sackers with .971. Came to Cleveland from Yankees in deal for Allie Reynolds.

Upon his declaration as an early-entry candidate, Tony quickly shot up the charts as the most-coveted big man in the non-Tim Duncan portion of the NBA Draft universe. His package of skills, headlined by agility, verticality and a promising offensive repertoire, made Battie a prized fifth-overall pick by Denver. In 1997, Tony ranked among the Big 12's top five in PPG, RPG, BPG and FG%.

The tallest player in Bulls' history, Artis has never missed a pro game during his career. Has played in 584 contests in row. Artis' highest scoring NBA game: 42 points.

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: Dean Chance (Baseball), Batman (Trading), Benny Kauff (Baseball), 1968 World Series Game #4 (Baseball), Wesley Schulmerich (Baseball), The Ghostly Foe (Trading), Cleveland Cavaliers: Cavs Rock On!: Tyrone Hill (Basketball), Joe Jackson (Baseball), Gil Hodges (Baseball), Tony Battie (Basketball), Marvin Owen (Baseball), Mercedes Russell (Basketball), "Pancho" Snyder (Baseball), Clint Bowyer (Trading), Dave Burrows (Hockey), Bill Virdon (Baseball), Howie Judson (Baseball), Steve Van Buren (Football), Red Ames (Baseball), and Gordon (Mickey) Cochrane (Baseball).