Discovery Plaza

November 21, 2025

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.

Chase has returned to the second base elite after three years of being nuisanced by injury. From 2005-13, no player at his position posted higher on-base or slugging percentages, and only one either hit more homers or drove in more runs.

Size and aggressiveness are two of Gary's chief assets. He's a strong skater, and a tough man in the corners. Gary was originally drafted by Los Angeles back in 1968, and had a brief trial with Detroit before catching on with California. Gary scored three goals in 1969 playoffs. Gary is one of the everincreasing number of college-trained players in pro hockey

Junior was named the National League's Rookie of the Year for 1953, a title he more than deserved. The youngster wasn't even carried on the Dodgers' roster for 1953. However, by the end of the season he had established himself at second base, and it should be many years before he is moved from that spot. He led the league in triples and tied a National League record for the most bases on balls ...

Jackson was the cover boy on box of the 2024 Topps Chrome Update series. He's regarded by many as the top big-league prospect heading into 2025,

The production of the 1911 Turkey Red baseball card set, issued in two series, holds several minor variations that affect their players' name or team captions, but none are regarded as major scarcities.

A dominant reliever at Cal State Fullerton, Chad was drafted by Montreal in 2003, and made his Major League debut later that season. By the end of 2004, he had become their closer, finishing 40 games with a club rookie-record 14 saves. Cordero's late relief helped Washington to a surprising 2005 season and earned him his 1st trip to the All-Star Game.

After leading the in goals in 2000-01, Pavel ("The Russian Rocket") won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy for the second consecutive time. He was seventh in the league in points.

Read his 2006 Topps Allen & Ginter card, and learn that Moises Alou of the Giants was acquired as a free agent on December 19, 2001. He has produced 297 total home runs, while hitting MLB pitching thus far for a nifty .301 average.

At Miss. State College Alex was a great basketball star. After a .307 mark at Kansas City (A.A.) in '54, the Cards bought him for $100,000. A great fielder, Alex made the fewest N.L. errors at short in '55.

The North Dakota alum led the Fighting Sioux to the NCAA title game in 2004. Zajac produced his first career NHL multi-point performance on 11/2/06. The center was the 20th overall selection in the '04 draft.

Once so self-conscious of his height he stopped going to market as a teenager in Zaire, Dikembe now uses his 71/2-foot wingspan as a weapon. Elected 1994-95 Defensive Player of the Year, he led the NBA total rebounds and blocked shots.

The winner of three straight scoring titles (each earned by tallying more than 30 points per game), Harden shelved some of his shooting in order to facilitate for the Nets in 2020-21. He became the first player to average double-digit assists (10.9) for the franchise since it moved to Brooklyn in 2012.

A two-time MLB All-Star Game selection and the 2019 batting champion, Tim also is a savvy base runner. He's one of only eight players to swipe double-digit bags in each of the past seven full seasons.

Injuries play an important role in the life of every athlete and Boom Boom Geoffrion, to his chagrin, has found this to be all too true. In the past two seasons he has played only 100 of 140 scheduled games and in 41 starts last season, failed for the first time in six seasons to score 20 goals.

With a lifetime batting average of .328 he swings the heaviest bat in the National League. Tied with Ralph Kiner to lead all players with 51 home runs last year. He is the only National Leaguer who has 4 times hit 3 home runs in one game. He spent three years in the Navy. Married since 1937, he makes his home in Florida during the off season.

Long-ball clouter whose 115 hits were good for a total of 184 bases last season. Average was only .258. Hit 13 homers and drove in 70 runs. Outstanding fly chaser. Committed only seven errors in handling 374 balls last season. Also possesses fine throwing arm.

The 24-year-old righthander was brought up to the Mets from their Buffalo club late in the 1965 season. Darrell quickly earned the respect of his teammates and opposing batters as he proved his ability to stay cool under tough situations. Front office plans call for Darrell to fill a big role in the Mets' bullpen this coming season. Tall and lanky, Darrell has sharp control. Darrell had the bes...

Of the 188 batters Josh faced in 2017, only 25 hit safely, but 68 struck out. Josh K'd 12.8 per 9 IP

The Reds signed Sean not only for his success as a closer, but for the intangibles that made him a three-time Roberto Clemente Award nominee and three-time winner of the Good Guy Award in Washington.

"Bill" Lohrman is a steadily improving pitcher with the New York Giants. The young Brooklynite has been with the Giants since the tail- end of the 1937 season, and has won 22 while losing 20 for them. "Bill" has good control, a fine change of pace, and a good curve a hard-working pitcher for the Giants. He has been used as a starter, and as a relief hurler. Last year he won 12 games while appea...

Yvan has been used as a utility forward the past 3 seasons with Montreal. His specialty has been on the famed Montreal power play. Last season his 25 goals were almost all scored while the opposition was a man short. This year Coach Toe Blake is giving Yvan a regular turn.

Rates among top hitters. Piled up .321 average last season getting 176 hits which were good for 27 doubles, 11 triples and 11 home runs. Drove in 90 runs. His 130 RBI mark in 1946 gave him league honors in this department. Also excellent fly chaser.

Although kiddingly tabbed Baltimore's "other" guard, Kevin's average was best of his 7 pro campaigns. Fallaway jump shot makes him deadly long-range shooter. Also fed for 384 goals. Kevin and teammate Earl Monroe give the Bullets a strong backcourt combo.

Growing up in the Bronx, John always dreamed of playing for the Yankees. Now, it seems, his reverie is close to reality. After hitting .305 for Tampa (A) in 1999, he has developed considerable power. In 2001, he ranked second on Norwich (AA) in home runs as part of the team's "Fearsome Threesome" outfield. John also can play a deft first base.

Joe is a steady hitter, and a capable receiver. Was in the service and played ball in Manila. While there he hit two home runs in the big Manila Stadium to have his name placed on the wall alongside such former greats as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Joe grew up in the "Hill" section of St. Louis, alongside another famous catcher, Yogi Berra. Joe played in the 1946 World Series and batted a spectac...

Achieved his first major league Shutout: 5-16-90. Achieved his first major league Two-Hitter: 5-27-90. Achieved his first 11-Strikeout performance: 6-11-90.

Hit .280 in 143 games for the White Sox in 1950. Slammed 29 home runs. Got first major-league chance with Indians, but was released to Hollywood. Acquired by Sox after 1947 season. Brought up for rookie year in 1949. In 73 games, hitting .318. Traded to Athletics, April 30, 1951. Soon after coming to Shibe Park, Gus tied a league record by hitting 7 home runs in 4 straight games.

While playing semi-pro ball for $5 a game in 1919, Bottomley was Invited to St. Louis camp after a police officer saw him play and recommended him to general manager Branch Rickey. Signed shority thereafter, the first baseman went on to enjoy a Hall of Fame career, winning two World Series and the MVP in 1928.

Pippen was the first player since. Dave Gowens (1977-78 Celtics) to lead his team in PTS, REB, BLK, AST and STL. Last year, he was voted Best All-Around Player in a USA Today poll of NBA personnel.

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: John Smoltz (Baseball), Jim French (Baseball), Jim Bottomley (Baseball), Roger Clemens (Baseball), Gus Zernial (Baseball), Yvan Cournoyer (Hockey), Eric Davis (Baseball), Chase Utley (Baseball), Jean Beliveau (Hockey), Bob Groom (Baseball), Pavel Bure (Hockey), Johnny Mize (Baseball), Alex Grammas (Baseball), Johnny Groth (Baseball), Tommy Holmes (Baseball), Yordan Alvarez (Baseball), William Killefer (Baseball), Ed Stewart (Baseball), Sean Doolittle (Baseball), and Gary Croteau (Hockey).