Discovery Plaza

May 31, 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.

The fresh-faced guard impressed, flashing his ability to knock down shots in catch-and-shoot and isolation situations. Against Brooklyn, the fearless rookie matched up against fellow first-rounder Cameron Thomas and scored 21 points.

"Bill" Dickey, one of the greatest of modern catchers, had an off year last year, but even the greatest must slip sometime. For the second time since he became the regular catcher with the Yankees back in 1929, Dickey fell below .300 in batting. But he set a Major League record by catching 100 or more games for the 12th consecutive year, and tied "Rollie" Hemsley for the top defensive honors fo...

This phenom turned pro for estimated 5-year, $1,250,000 contract. At UCLA, was 3-time All-America, scored 2,325 pts. (26.4 avg.), hit record 63.9% of field goals and led Bruins to three straight NCAA titles. Lew came to the NBA with the most impressive set of credentials in history.

The Tiger Shark had just stolen the receipts from the annual charity regatta. Shedding their regulation garb, Batman and Robin became the first surfing sleuths. Carefully working their boards, they overtook their fleeing foes and saved the day.

Jessica Brungo, the 16th overall pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, averaged 10.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 2003-04 as a Penn State senior. Her 117 three-point field goals made ranks seventh all-time in Penn State history and she finished with 1,143 points.

The Jets coached the Senior Bowl in 1979 and needed to fill a roster spot. They asked one of their scouts for recommendations, and one stuck out. "Loaded with enthusiasm and ready to jump on a plane immediately," Connie Carberg said. "It was Mark Gastineau. I didn't know he'd be great, but loved his attitude and his speed on film." Five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first team All-Pro....

Like the rippling river, Paul Waner goes on and on. After 14 years of major league ball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, "Big Poison" is still a top-flight outfielder and one of the most dangerous hitters in any league. After his dismal .280 in 1938, the first time he had ever hit under .300, Paul wagered that he would hit .340 the next year. He lost his bet but his .328 was highly gratifying to th...

Brown's impact extends far beyond the box score. The defensive tackle fits Carolina's system perfectly, setting up teammates to shine. Since joining the squad, the disruptive defender has built a reputation for clogging gaps and freeing up stud pass-rusher Brian Burns by drawing double-teams.

The Twins picked up this southpaw reliever during the winter. Joe, a 31 year old pitcher, has been in organized baseball since 1955. He began pitching for Jamestown in the Pony League. The following year, he had a 13-3 record for Valdosta in the Georgia-Florida circuit. Joe last pitched in the majors in 1967 for the N.Y. Mets. Joe's finest year was in 1958 when he won 16 ballgames.

Diet hits of "Charlie's Angels": Kate Jackson (Sabrina) recommends "fresh fish and vegetables, poultry and veal. Salads are great for keeping slim, but I have organically grown, steamed or baked vegetables instead. Fried foods mean extra pounds... and they're very bad for your skin."

One of the fastest men on the Montreal roster, Angel stole 32 bases in 1968 to tie for the league lead. Originally signed by the Braves, he was the Texas League Rookie of the Year in 1967. The versatile infielder will be battling for a spot in the Expos starting lineup in 1970. Angel's hobby is music.

Swift looks well on his way to becoming one of the premier two-way threats out of the backfield, and Chicago will be the team that reaps the benefits of his prime. He joined the Bears in the 2024 offseason after posting his first 1,000-yard rushing season while also catching 39 balls with the Eagles in 2023.

One of the smartest catchers in the American League, with a good arm and is also a .300 batter. Born in Durham, N. C., in 1906; is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds; bats and throws right-handed. Rick has a brother, Wes Ferrell, star Cleveland pitcher. He is a graduate of Guilford College in North Carolina. Joined the Browns in 1929, shifted to Boston this year. Last year batted .315 ...

Traded to the Browns before. the start of the 1952 season. Spent 1951 in the uniform of the Detroit Tigers, his third major league team. Got into 38 games, winning 3, and losing 4. Gene's rookie year in the majors was 1948 with the Cleveland Indians. He had a record of 20 wins, 7 losses.

Always a tremendously consistent player, Larry has knack for the big play. He has scored three touchdowns in pro footbail, all against Redskins.

After being shuffled between Buffalo and Montreal for several seasons, he is now playing his 4th straight year for Canadiens.

One of the few stars never to play in the minors, the Texas University ace broke into the Reds' lineup in 1946 after being discharged from the Army Air Force. Grady caught the eyes of Big League scouts while playing with army teams. Considered a top-notch fielder, he led all National League 3rd basemen in 1949 in double plays and fielding with a .975 average. A fractured right thumb sidelined h...

After starring for Montreal for 10 seasons, Don went to New York Rangers in 1963. Continues to be one of Rangers' highest scoring forwards. Don had his best season as a Ranger last year and was named to the Second All-Star Team.

David Charvet is an intensely motivated and focused actor, who strives to make his Baywatch character - "Matt Brody" - as realistic as possible, so that young viewers can learn from him. He states, "If we actors are looked up to as stars, then I believe we should use our profession to serve as positive role models for people." A sports enthusiast, David adds, "When I really got serious with my ...

One of eight players ever to record a perfect score of 50 in the NBA SlamDunk Championship, Cedric Ceballos entered the 1993 affair attempting to become just the second player ever to win back-to-back slam-dunk titles. He recovered from missing his first dunk, and with a 45.1 on his final dunk of the opening round, Ceballos earned a berth in the finals. He couldn't recover when he missed the fi...

A rangy center-right wing, Gary Dornhoefer hit for 13 goals with the Flyers last season, after three trials with the Boston Bruins. He had 22 points in 32 games in first Bruin test, and seemed headed for stardom then. Gary is the NHL's best golfer and has won the league tournament.

One of the NBA's most promising rookies, Augmon, an athletic 6'8", gives the Hawks excellent rebounding from the guard position while averaging more than 12 points per contest through the season's first 30 games.

Bothered by sore arm last season which accounts for his 3 games won - 4 games lost record and 6.00 ERA. Ordinarily, however, very, very tough to beat. Won 11 and lost five in 1947 with ERA of 3.77. Has good control and excellent curve ball. Has makings of great star.

Batted .267 in 95 games in 1950. Hit well in the World Series. Bobby had graduated from medical school, and had started his interneship, when he signed with the Yankees for a reported $50,000 bonus. Farmed to Newark for first season (1946). In a utility role for Yanks, 1947. Hit .300 in 1948; .283 in 1949. Now completing hospital interneship in preparation for medical branch of service.

Many of the images used on cards in the 1909 T206 Set were also used in other baseball card sets.

"The Little Professor" is the youngest of three brothers all of whom made their mark in the majors. Regarded as the greatest center-fielder in the game, he set the American League record for Putouts with 503 in 1948. He led the League in Runs in 1950 and 1951. Dom broke in with the Red Sox in 1940 and has been their regular center-fielder since, except for 3 years, when he served as a Chief Pet...

In 3 years of college basketball, Johnny scored a record 2,537 points! We signed with Pittsburgh in '52 for a big bonus. Although he didn't play the full '55 season, he had the top Pirate batting average.

In 1965, Jim was selected the National League Rookie of the Year. The following season, he licked the sophomore jinx and was chosen as the All-Star second baseman. In 1967 and 1968 Jim suffered serious injuries. Last season his play was limited to just 84 games. In 1966, Jim led the Dodgers with 24 homers.

One of the consistently fine fielders, Johnny covers plenty of ground as shortstop. He's also one of the best bunters in the League and last season laid down 31 sacrifices to move mates into scoring positions. Johnny broke into baseball in 1947 and compiled an overall .296 Minor League batting average.

On April 10, 2022, Bobby bashed the 34th home run of his career, tying Ted Williams for third- most by a Red Sox player in his first 162 MLB games. Only Tony Conigliaro (36) and Walt Dropo (35) had more.

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: Dick Cole (Baseball), Jim Gosger (Baseball), Louie Dampier (Basketball), Hal Lanier (Baseball), Bill Fralic (Football), Surfing Sleuths (Trading), John Smoltz (Baseball), Johnny O'Brien (Baseball), Fred Arbanas (Football), D'Andre Swift (Football), Two Terrific Angels! (Trading), Harry Craft (Baseball), Rich Beck, Roy White (Baseball), Marty Keough (Baseball), James Lafitte (Baseball), Don Marshall (Hockey), Richard (Rick) Ferrell (Baseball), Edgar Martinez (Baseball), Johnny Schmitz (Baseball), and Gary Dornhoefer (Hockey).