Discovery Plaza

May 9, 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.

A potent minor league batsman, Billy led several circuits in hits, doubles and triples. Purchased by Phils in April '62. Billy hit .341 in the minors in 1947

The Boston Red Sox mound corps received an unexpected shot in the arm last year when rookie Jim Lonborg proved he had the makings of a big league winner. The strong righthander has a jumping fastball, a sharp curveball and good control. In 1965, the twenty-two year old hurler was third on the Bosox staff in complete games. A natural born athlete, Jim chose baseball after impressing as a basketb...

In Week 17 of 2024, the Eagles rolled to a 41-7 win over the division-rival Cowboys. Making the victory extra sweet was Barkley, who capped off a 167-yard effort with a 23-yard run that pushed him over 2,000 rushing yards for the season. He became the first player since Derrick Henry in 2020 to join the 2K club.

Looking to build around All-Stars Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis, the Wizards drafted Davis in 2022. The University of Wisconsin product will complement both of his new teammates with his ability to swish off the catch, create buckets for himself and set up scores with sweet passes.

Moore got hooked on surfing at age 5 when her father took her to Waikiki Beach. By 20, she'd won her first of four titles on the World Surf League Championship Tour. The most recent crown, clinched in Maui in 2019, provisionally qualified Carissa to represent the U.S. in the 2020 Olympic Summer Games.

Randy got into 126 games for the Cubs in 1946, batting .273. He had 17 doubles, 6 triples and 19 homers. He batted in 67 runs and scored 77. He began in baseball in 1948 with Des Moines. At the end of the 1950 season he came to the majors with the Cubs, and has been with them ever since. In 1952 he made a few appearances in the outfield, the only time he has played anywhere but at third base.

Both powerful and fast, Sandy joined the Dodgers last year and showed the Brooklyn fans that his great Minor League record was no accident. A real hustling ballplayer, he was signed by a Brook scout in Puerto Rico and went to St. Paul in '52 where he hit .337. At Montreal in '53, Sandy set the League on fire with the Most Hits, Most Runs Scored, Doubles and the Top Batting Average (.353).

It was Billy's clutch 3-point field goal in last 2 minutes of 5th playoff game vs. Nets which turned game around and helped Pacers to 100-99 victory. Scored 22 points, 15 in final 7 minutes and totalled 13 assists in contest including 4 3-pointers. Bill owns a miniature golf course.

Ferris showed that his League Leading .344 batting average in '51 was no fluke when, in '52 he also led the league in Batting. "Burrhead" started his career at San Francisco in '39 and has been with the A's since '47. He took part in '49 to set a new Major League record for First Basemen. The Sporting News named him the American League's top player in '51. He was traded to the White Sox in Janu...

In 141 games for the Sox in the 1951 campaign. Had 162 hits, good for 204 bases. Batted 297. Drove in 50 runs. Billy was the American League batting king in 1950 when he hit a high .354. During his career he has played first base, shortstop and in the outfield.

A year after earning AP First Team All-Pro honors, Marshawn continued to operate in "Beast Mode” in 2013. The relentless, punishing running back, who led the league with 12 rushing touchdowns, is the only NFL player with at least 11 rushing scores in each of the last three seasons. In Seattle's postseason march to the Super Bowl title, Lynch led all playoff rushers in yards (288) and TDs (four).

Buster, who made his second consecutive MLB All-Star Game appearance in 2013, has become a legend in San Francisco for his leadership and production under pressure. At age 25, he already had as many World Series championship rings (two) as Christy Mathewson, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal and Barry Bonds combined. On 7/7/10, Buster went 4-for-4 with two homers and 6 RBI.

A dependable performer, Tony can cut the mustard for the Phillies at first, second or third base. He also handles the bat well and in 1968 he topped Philadelphia in doubles. Tony has a 1.000 All-Star batting average!

Trailing a hunted criminal across a river, TARZAN streaked up through the shark-filled water and overturned the murderer's boat. One swing of the King of the Jungle's mighty arm. knocked the hunted man into a school of sharks, instantly sending him to his deserved fate.

One of the original NBA franchises, the Atlanta Hawks have called six cities home. The team started as the Tri-City Blackhawks, splitting time between the Illinois towns of Moline and Rock Island as well as Davenport, lowa. The name shrunk to Hawks when the team moved to Milwaukee in 1951. After a move to St. Louis in 1955, the Hawks settled in Atlanta in 1968. DID YOU KNOW? Since the introduct...

Smooth-fielding Washington National's first baseman. Batting and throwing lefthanded, he hit .281 in '50.

"Most valuable player" in 1948. Only player-manager. Paced Indians to world's championship last season with .355 bat mark (2nd best to Ted Williams, the leader) and led shortstops in fielding with .975. Batted .263 in World Series vs. Boston. Set new fielding mark for infielders in 1947 with .982 average. Won bat title in 1944 with .327.

Jim is a relief pitcher par excellence. He worked in 42 games for the Phils in 1952, winning 5 and losing 3. 1950 was his big year, which was climaxed when he was named the National League's Most Valuable Player. Worked in 74 games that year, most in the league, winning 16 and losing 7. Saved many others. His 74 games finished established major league record.

Last season, Tony won 31 games for the Black Hawks. He has an extra-quick catching hand and often plays out of a crouch. Tony played college hockey at Michigan Tech and set the modern NHL record with 15 shutouts in 1969-70. He and brother Phil of Boston may become the most famous "brother act" in hockey history. Tony studies each opposing player carefully.

A handy man, who can play third base, first base and the outfield, Allie is an Army Veteran. After hitting .344 and 334 for Newark in 1946-47, he came up with the Yankees and hit .373 in 24 games at the end of the '47 season. Traded to the Indians, Allie hit .310 in 81 games in 1948. He was sent to San Diego in '49 after a bad start with the Indians and was recalled in 1950. Al came to the A's ...

George broke into pro ball in 1949. After playing with the Chicago Bears for 10 seasons, he joined the Oilers in '60. Traded to Oakland in '67. George has thrown 5 T.D. passes in championship games.

Highly publicized as son of George Sisler, famous first baseman of St. Louis Browns in early 20's and "Baseball Immortal". Came up with Cards but traded to Phillies in 1947. Hit .274 last season but drove in 56 runs and scored 60 himself. Equally skilled in outfield or on first base.

The only American woman to capture Downhill gold in the Olympic Winter Games, Lindsey extended her record by notching her 77th World Cup victory in 2017. She added a Super-G bronze medal along with her historic Downhill run at the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010. Vonn also competed in '02 (at age 17) and in '06.

"Hank" began his professional baseball career with the Hartford Club in 1930. He entered the majors in 1933 with the Detroit Tigers with which team he is now playing.

The 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set features stars such as Eddie Collins (#24), Charles Comiskey (#36), Ty Cobb (#38), Sam Crawford (#41), Joe Jackson (#87), Hugh Jennings (#90), Walter Johnson (#91), Babe Ruth (#151), Joe Tinker (#174) and Honus Wagner (#182).

John Peacock, before becoming a professional baseball player, made a name for himself on the gridiron as a star quarterback for the University of North Carolina football team. Upon being graduated from college he played with the Toronto Club, of the Ontario Baseball Association, and performed the unusual feat of playing every position on the team, with the exception of pitcher. He was signed as...

Backes tied for second on the Blues in points (14) during the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs and led the team with three game-winning goals in the postseason. He signed a five-year contract with Boston in July 2016.

Hank is one of the best fielding third basemen in baseball, and he proved it many times during the 1954 season and the World Series by miraculous pick-ups and throws. He's a threat with a bat, too, and can hit a mighty long ball. He was in 136 games in 1954, and he had 118 hits good for a total of 216 bases. These included 18 doubles, 1 triple and 26 home runs. Hank batted in 86 runs and scored...

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 true successor to great Yankee bull pen masters Whitey Moore and Fireman Johnny Murphy. In wild seven game series of 1947 against Brooklyn, Joe ambled in from bull pen to win final crucial game as he shut out Dodgers. He allowed only one hit and pitched airtight ball for last five innings. Possesses a keen knowledge of batters' weaknesses.

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: Paul Coffey (Hockey), David Backes (Hockey), Carissa Moore (Trading), Jim Cadile (Football), Peter McNab (Hockey), Hank Greenburg (Baseball), Don Buford (Baseball), Tony Esposito (Hockey), Marshawn Lynch (Football), Carroll Sembera (Baseball), Watery Grave (Trading), Jim Lonborg (Baseball), Carlton Willey (Baseball), Al Clark (Baseball), Billy Goodman (Baseball), Patrick Williams (Basketball), Harold Jackson (Football), Billy Meyer (Baseball), Tim Raines (Baseball), and Johnny Wyrostek (Baseball).