Discovery Plaza

October 22, 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.

Returning to the Browns after a 5 year absence, Vern hit .321 in 46 games for St. Louis last season. Coming up with the Browns in '41, he led the A.L. in RBI's with 109 in '44 and in '45 topped the League in Homers with 24. Traded to Boston in '48, Vern hit 39 round trippers in '49 and 30 in '50 tying for RBI Honors both years with 159 and 144. While with the Red Sox in '49, Vern blasted a home...

It's starting to look like Burrow will be a big-time contributor for the Bengals not only on the field but also as a recruiter. Tackle Riley Reiff had dinner with the young QB and promptly signed a free-agent deal with Cincinnati. "I went away from eating that steak, and I was like I want to block for this guy," Reiff said.

John Cooney, one of the old-timers of baseball, joined the Boston Braves in 1921 after playing independent baseball around New England for a number of years. Started out as a pitcher, alternated between pitching and playing the outfield two years later, and several years later, played as a first baseman, in addition to the two other positions. After 10 seasons with the Braves, Cooney played min...

Tim's 13 triples not only set a record for catchers but also led the N.L. in 1966! In 1964, Tim's .478 avg. was tops in the World Series.

A scrappy wing, Leo led all NHL for- wards in penalties with 128 minutes. Hit own high mark in point scoring with 47. He likes to mix it up with "Bad Men" in loop.

A slugger at the plate, Hank slammed out 32 doubles and 32 home runs in 1950. His .274 batting average was good for 103 runs. He divided the 1949 season between the Reds and the Cubs. Played in 138 games. Batted .275. Hit 31 homers. Drove in 99 runs. With the Reds, 1948. In 1947, with Syracuse, batted .336. Hit 50 homers. Voted the International League's most valuable player for the year.

When Bill Torrey was running the Islanders, he drafted a youngster named Denis Potvin, who went on to become one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history. Now in Florida, Torrey is hoping to get the same kind of effort from Ed, whom he chose first overall in 1994. A thunderous hitter, Ed debuted with the Panthers on Nov. 2, 1995, after recovering from a broken finger.

Like Yogi Berra 50 years earlier, A. J. swings at any pitch close to the strike zone and with eye-popping results. After rapping .307 in 33 games for the Twins in 2000, he ripped .289 in '01 and a clutch .300 in an All-Star '02 campaign. Pierzynski also has evolved into a stellar defensive player.

Zack's grand slam homer on July 14 against the Phillies tied the Club single-game team record with eight. He hit the Club's 9,000th homer, 6-30-24.

Mikhael's training as a wide receiver as one showed in 2003, as he tied for the NFL tight end lead in yards per reception (including four of 30 yards or more). Going long distances with the pigskin is nothing new to Ricks who, as a senior wideout for Stephen F. Austin University, set the NCAA Division II record with 28.9 yards per grab.

He fills shoes of two of the greatest of all Giant picket men, Mel Ott and Ross Youngs and promises to fill them adequately. Three of his years on the Glants' roster were spent in the Marines. He began his career in Atlanta and at once attracted Glant scout attention. Two home runs in his first game at Miami gave him a regular's status from the very start of his big league career.

Henry was the world and Olympic 220 and 200 meter champ before becoming the 5th round pick of the Giants in '65. He started in the N.Y. secondary and picked off 2 enemy aerials. His speed, size and aggressiveness make him a top pro prospect.

Vaughn had a solid first season in MLB in 2022, even while being tasked with learning a new position at second base when Ozzie Albies got hurt. In 2023 he returned to his natural born position at shortstop, after Dansby Swanson's departure. In 2022, Vaughn hit .429 vs. Nl East Division rival, the Mets.

When Fred Frankhouse first came to the Boston Braves he was noted as a brilliant curve ball pitcher, with a tendency toward wildness. Having a particularly fast and wide breaking ball, he found it harder to I control than would have been the case with a small curve or straight pitch. In recent years, by hard work, he has gained. control until now he is one of the most effective right handers in...

Billy's playing career started in 1928 and ended in 1950. He was chosen on every National League All-Star team from '34 to '43. and played in 4 World Series. Billy starred for the Cubs from '31 to '41 and for the Dodgers from '41 to '46. He was playing-manager for the Pirates in '47 and Minneapolis in 1948. He also managed Richmond in 1951 before being added to the Dodger coaching staff. Billy ...

Last year was Dal's finest in the big leagues as his batting average leaped 26 points over his 1967 finish. Dal's top thrill was catching the final out of the '64 World Series.

One of the toughest players in the league to knock off his feet, Walt is also an outstanding defensive player in addition to his scoring power. He's a fine penalty killer, a good playmaker and a top stickhandler. Walt had an outstanding junior career before joining the Rangers. He led the Rangers with seven power play goals last year. Walt is the only NHL player who was born in Germany.

Parise led Minnesota in goals and was second in points despite and injury-shortened season in 2015-16. He led the NHL with three hat tricks and represented Team USA at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

The hurler was pitching in Tiger Stadium after less than a year in the minors. Joe's biggest thrill in baseball was pitching the pennant-clincher last season. In 2 of Joe's losses in '68, Detroit got only one hit. Joe was varsity quarterback for Ohio State in 1961 and 1962.

The New Orleans Saints, the newest addition to professional football, has been a long time coming. New Orleans football buffs have wanted a team of their own for years. Now their wish has come true. They'll support their team all the way.

Trent says he hates unpredictable weather, but he's been predictably productive in the spring with a .301 AVG and .898 OPS in April/May. Hot temps unlock his power - 12 HRs (far more than any other month) in August.

Last year Bill was second on the New York Jets in interceptions. His big day was in the season's finale in 1966 when he plucked two enemy passes out of the air. Bill's fast and always seems to make the play.

Rask was outstanding in backstopping Finland to bronze medals at the 2006 World Junior Championships in British Columbia. He had a 2.11 GAA and .940 save percentage and was named the netminder on the tournament all-star team.

This young catcher has an excellent chance to jump all the way to the majors from the Sally League in one season. One of the most consistent hitters in the Pirate's chain during the past four years, Jesus suddenly started hitting with power at Asheville in 1961. SLICK AT THE PLATE. Jesus has hit over .300 in 3 of his 4 minor league seasons.

The Rockets' 2nd-leading scorer in 1978-79, Calvin chipped in with 351 Assists, and 117 Steals last season. He's one of the NBA's leading free throw shooters.

Bobby, possessor of one of the strongest throwing arms in baseball, finished second in fielding among shortstops in 1963. Bobby played for minor league all-star teams in '57 & '58.

One of the NBA's finest all-around players, John made First Team All-Stars once again last season. He led Celtics in Scoring, was 9th in NBA for Free Throw Percentages with .858 and was 7th in Assists with 6.6. John has won games with long bombs at the buzzer.

Jim proved to be valuable addition to Braves staff. Used in relief & spot starting. Jim's nickname is "Stinger".

He played in the shadow of Brian Griese at Michigan and appeared destined for a similar role behind Drew Bledsoe in New England, as Tom arrived at the 2001 training camp as the third QB on the depth chart. Yet by the time the season ended, he was one of the top passers in the NFL. Taking over for an injured Bledsoe early in the year, Brady's quick feet and accurate arm led the Pats to Super Bow...

"Red" didn't see as much, action, in '52 as he had in the previous 4 seasons as the Reds regular Shortstop. He was traded to the Cards in mid-season of '52. He's been in pro ball since breaking with Greensboro in '41. With Roanoke in '46, Virgil led the Piedmont League in RBI's and hit .304. Hailed as the outstanding infield prospect in the Minors after his .338 Batting Mark with Jersey City in...

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: Bill Austin (Football), Jim Hardin (Baseball), Lyle Tinning (Baseball), Tuukka Rask (Hockey), Mel Hoderlein (Baseball), New Orleans Saints (Football), Willard Marshall (Baseball), Billy Herman (Baseball), Jesus McFarlane (Baseball), Pete Suder (Baseball), Fire From Space (Trading), Vaughn Grissom (Baseball), Eddie Pellagrini (Baseball), Leo LaBine (Hockey), Dal Maxvill (Baseball), Scottie Pippen (Basketball), A.J. Pierzynski (Baseball), Ilja Bryzgalov (Hockey), Henry Carr (Football), and Marian Hossa (Hockey).