Discovery Plaza

May 8, 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 cards from the 1909 T206 Set have steadily increased in value over the years.

Joined the Hornets on 11/3/95 in a trade that also sent Glen Rice and Matt Geiger to the Hornets in exchange for Alonzo Mourning, Pete Myers and Le Ron Ellis...Averaged 9.2 ppg. 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 spg in 67 appearances as a rookie...Started the final 16 games and averaged 16.4 points, 6.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals... Scored a career-high 32 points at Philadelphia 4/21/95... Scored ...

Czech-born scrappy center has led NHL in scoring each of last two seasons, but had to settle for second all-star team in 1964-65 after three years as No. 1 pivot in 1961-62.

Just 21 100-thousandths of a point separated Gene from the American League's top outfielding mark in 1951. He had trials with the Indians and Pirates after leading the Ohio State, Michigan State and Eastern Leagues in batting with .398, .394 and .344. Gene finally made the grade with the Yanks in '49 after hitting .385 to lead the Pacific Coast League in '48. In 13 World Series games with the Y...

It had been a long time since baseball had seen a player of Griffey's magnitude. Combining the daring defensive exploits of Willie Mays, one of the sweetest left-handed strokes of all time and an infectious smile, the Hall of Famer took the league by storm to become one of its most popular players during the 1990s.

After 5 years in the Minors, Ray won a bull pen berth with the Indians last year, and found Major League competition right up his alley. He posted his best E.R.A. and appeared in more games than in any previous Minor season. Starting with Wilkes-Barre in '48, Ray advanced to Dallas in '51 where he won 15 with a 2.42 E.R.A. and spent the next 2 years at Indianapolis.

She became the first U.S. female athlete to win three gold medals in track and field and did so against great odds. As the 20th of 22 children, the great runner overcame many obstacles, including childhood illness and polio which kept her leg in a brace until she was ten. Rudolph's Olympic career began in 1956 in Melbourne where she won a bronze medal as part of the U.S. 400-meter relay team. H...

The Rams depend on Norm's strong arm to roll up scores and his toe to get them out of danger. For 5 straight seasons, he either won or was runner up for League Passing Honors. Norm led the N.F.L. in '55 in Punting, with long, booming kicks to move the Rams out of their 'back yard'.

Mickey was the first overall pick in the 2016 MLB draft out of high school.

Inconceivable as it may be now, Santa Claus was not always synonymous with Christmas. In fact, there was a time when Christmas was celebrated without Santa, but Santa and gift-giving have always gone hand in hand. Early American Christmases were celebrated as simple feasts similar to Thanksgiving, but as the tradition of exchanging gifts to mark the holiday took hold, it ushered in the era of t...

Les finished seventh in rushing in the N.F.L. in 1967. The big running back was the leading ground-gainer for the Rams last season. Les completed a pass for a T.D. in 1965.

An All American at Texas in '52, Harley has developed into one of the finest blockers in the N.F.L. He has terrific speed and is a top notch competitor with a will - and ability - to win.

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

Skull fracture in training last year didn't keep Ken from enjoying his second best goal-getting year with Hawks. Little guy has a nose for the nets, picks the corners with his shot.

The 1909 T206 Set, and other tobacco cards, were often viewed as evil, encouraging gambling and tobacco use among children.

Although a veteran of only 2 full Major League campaigns, Harvey is already established as one of the best pitchers in the game today. Last season he missed the N.L. Strikeout crown by only one and topped the Redbird hurlers with the lowest E.R.A., Most Wins, Complete Games and Starting Assignments. With the Cards organization since he started in '47, Harv won 20 games in '53.

Harry Gumbert, whose great-uncle, Ad Gumbert, was once a National League pitching star, had his best year with the New York Giants last year. Gumbert won 18 and lost 11, to furnish a bright spot for a dismal Giant season. Gumbert has shown good form this Spring and may be a 20-game winner for the Giants this year. In his five seasons with the New Yorkers, he has captured 55 while losing 40. He ...

Alfonso smoked a 98-mph fastball up the middle on the first pitch he saw in the Majors. That kind of bat whip was attractive to the Padres, who signed him after a 2022 campaign in which he hit .283 with RISP.

The Pistons came into being as an NBA franchise in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1949. In 1957, the team relocated to its present home, Detroit. The highlights of the organization came in 1989 and 1990, when the Pistons won back-to-back NBA Championships to become the third franchise in NBA history to accomplish the feat. DID YOU KNOW? The only NBA team to draw more than 50,000 fans to a game, Detroi...

The Cavaliers went all out during the 2022 trade window, sending three draft picks (a first and two seconds) to Indiana for LeVert. Providing instant return on that investment, the veteran guard scored 22 points and helped engineer a win over the Pacers in his second game with his new team (Feb. 11).

Rasheer's elite physical tools helped him dominate the Atlantic 10 in 2024/25. The three-year starter capped off his collegiate career by finishing among the conference's top 15 players in scoring, shooting, rebounding, blocks and steals.

Voted the N.L.'s Rookie of the Year in 1967, Lee's 22 homers last year was tops on the Reds. The Cincinnati slugger can play the outfield as well as 1st base. Lee led the Southern League with 110 RBI's in 1964.

Billy was tied for the club lead last season with 98 RBIs. He did top the Cubs with 30 doubles and 8 triples. In 1961, Billy was the N.L. Rookie-of-the-year.

Best punter in the National Football League in 1948 and 1949. An All-State selection at Mishawaka, Ind., High School. Attended Ellisville Junior College, Mississippi. Did not play football there. One of few in NFL without college grid experience. With Akron Bears, 1946. With Chicago Bears since 1947. Served in armed forces.

A great year at Atlanta brings Chuck to Milwaukee this year in a move to add youth and power to the outfield. Signed by the Braves when he starred in American Legion ball, he began at Owensboro in '47 where he hit .337. At Eau Claire in '48 he banged out a .361 B.A. and after 2 .300 seasons at New Castle, Pa. Denver, advanced to Atlanta in '51 where he hit safely in 29 straight contests.

Originally signed by the Giants organization, Jose led the N. W. League in triples and hits in 1960. A Texas League All-Star in '61! Jose stole 37 bases in 1961

When Lou pitches, he wears a steel brace and a shin guard, on his left leg the result of a serious wound while serving in the Army in Italy. Despite this, he started in organized ball with Savannah in '47, winning 23 games and topping the South Atlantic League with 278 Strikeouts and a 1.91 ERA. He came up with the A's at the end of '47 and in 1948-49 had marks of 14-10 and 16-11. He dropped of...

One of the best leadoff hitters in Major League Baseball, Johnny scored 100 runs and stole 25 bases for the 6th consecutive year in 2003, his 2nd campaign with the Boston Red Sox. He made his 1st All-Star roster the previous year while leading the American League with 11 triples. In 2000, while playing for Kansas City, he topped the league with 46 stolen bases.

One of baseball's most traveled young men. Sherm is now with the White Sox, his 4th American League team. With St. Louis, 1949-51. Has also worn uniform of Indians and Yankees. In 98 games in 1951, hitting .252, and driving in 44 runs. Had 8 homers, 21 doubles. Fielded .995.

Ranks with the best in fielding his position and is a dependable hitter. Led the third basemen of the American League six years in succession. Came up to the Chicago White Sox in 1923. Chicago paid $100,000 in cash and players to get him. Traded to Cleveland in 1931. Last year he batted .286 in 148 games and fielded .967. Bats and throws right-handed. Is five feet, 10 1/2 inches tall and weigh...

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: Sherman Lollar (Baseball), Caris LeVert (Basketball), Michael Conforto (Baseball), Billy Williams (Baseball), George Tebbetts (Baseball), Gary Holman (Baseball), James Nnaji (Basketball), Mickey Moniak (Baseball), Billy Pierce (Baseball), Les Josephson (Football), Nap Rucker (Baseball), Karl Drews (Baseball), Stan Mikita (Hockey), Steve Renko (Baseball), Willie Kamm (Baseball), Howard Hartley (Football), Clint Hartung (Baseball), Bill Hewitt (Basketball), Pee-Wee's Playhouse (Trading), and Wilma Rudolph (Trading).