Discovery Plaza

October 26, 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.

Carter shot the ball well from 3-point range (37.1%) as a freshman for Arizona in 2024/25. The athletic wing also thrived a defensive stopper off the bench, registering 2.8 steals and 2.9 blocks per 100 possessions.

Garrett excelled in relief in his final 21 games of 2024: 28.8% K's minus BBs.

Eric's best season yet in 2017 included a 6-RBI game with his first grand slam, his initial walk-off homer, and a 9-for-9 streak. Despite a 15-for-76 start, he made a game run at the AL batting title.

William L. James, right-handed spit-ball pitcher of the Boston National League Club, was born in Placer County, Cal., March 12, 1892, and played his first professional ball with the Seattle Club, of the Northwestern League, in 1912. After one season of minor league ball, James was drafted by Boston, but did not prove much of a success for his first season, showing poor control. In 1914, however...

In most episodes, all reunion movies, and even the two animated series Gilligan always has some sort of 'pet' animal. No matter the size, animals are friendly towards Gilligan and he is friendly to them. The Skipper once asked him about this attraction and Gilligan said, "Well, animals are people too!"

Kevin is poised to make a significant impact in 2025 after debuting for the Cubs the previous September. The organization's number six prospect per MLB Pipeline, he has an enticing power/speed blend.

Turn the Jhonny Peralta 2006 Topps Allen & Ginter card over and find that the Santiago, Dominican Republic resident has walloped 28 homers and brought in 101 tallies over his time in the Show.

This block-busting defensive end came to the San Diego Chargers in 1967 in the deal that sent Keith Lincoln to Buffalo. Tom is an excellent pass. rusher and constantly harassing the opposing quarterback. Extremely versatile, Tom can also play at a guard or tackle position if called upon. Tom is a three time All-Star selection.

One of "old men" of baseball. Since 1947 and 1948 were two of his best seasons it shows that experience and ability are an unbeatable combination. Had his ups and downs, being sent back to minors but fought his way back in two years. Originally a Dodger, he came back to spend nine years with Senators. He was with the Phillies during 1947 and 1948.

Whit Wyatt spent 6 years in the American League, with the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians before being sent to Milwaukee. In 1938 he was voted the most valuable player in the American Associa- tion, and was hailed as one of the greatest pitchers in the same league. For them he won 23 games, 9 of which were shut-out victories, and he struck out a total of 208 batters ...

Some collectors assume the name and team printed at the bottom of the 1909 T206 Set cards is in black ink but it is actually dark brown.

Dave finished in a tie as the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 1970-71 season and was selected as the league's MVP during his sophomore campaign. Has been on five NBA All-Star Teams in career. Dave grows Christmas trees on his Kentucky farm.

When you need a tackle, Carolina's No. 59 is your guy. Kuechly was the only player in the league to record at least 150 tackles in each of the past three seasons, and he led the NFL in two of those. He anchored a stingy defense that surrendered only 43 points in four must-win games down the stretch in 2014.

Bob went from the Tigers to the White Sox in May of '51 and then came to the Browns in February of '52. He had offers from 8 teams before signing with the Giants shortly before going into the Service. Bob was in the Giant farm system until September of '49 when the White Sox bought his contract. In 34 games for the Sox in '50, Bob had 9-12 record and a 3.92 ERA. He played First and the Outfield...

One of the high-flying backups for the Lakers in 1994-95, Harvey's intensity proved to be a valuable asset to the group. Whether on the court slam dunking two, or on the bench, he made sure everyone was in the game to the final minute.

Bernie's best years coincided with the Yankees dynasty that began in 1996, when they won four World Series titles in a five-season span. Named an MLB All-Star in each of those campaigns, he picked up a quartet of fielding awards and a 1998 batting crown.

Drafted first by Philadelphia last season, Bernie Parent came through in spades as he and fellow goalie Doug Favell led the Flyers to the West Division championship. Bernie's a product of the Boston organization. Bernie is an avid fisherman in the off-season.

James P. Archer, catcher for the Chicago National League team, was born in Dublin, Ireland, May 13, 1883. His first baseball experience was gained in the Toronto City League team in 1901. He joined the Fargo, N. D., team in 1903, and in 1904 played with the Boone, Iowa, team. At the close of the latter season he was drafted by Pittsburgh, but was farmed out to Atlanta, where he played during 19...

The backs of the 1916 Sporting News M101-4 black and white cards were customized and created for distribution through a variety of advertisers such as The Sporting News, Altoona Tribune, Gimbel’s Department Stores, Standard Biscuit, Weil Baking Company, and other smaller companies.

His first full season in majors saw him bat .343 to lead National League. He also led league in total runs scored, total bases and triples. He has been picked on two All Star teams and he's been in two World's Series. Injuries kept him out for most of last year and he played 64 games and hit .236. At end of season he was traded to Boston Braves.

Rough, tough Gino is starting his second decade in the National Football League in '62. The bruising defensive end has been an All-pro for six consecutive seasons. Gino is a hard man to fool, and opposing quarterbacks try to work their plays around him.

A lot of the future of the New York Giants depends on how "Bill" Jurges will go at shortstop this year. Fate can play funny tricks, and it played one on Jurges and the Giants when one of "Bucky" Walters' usually accurate pitches struck Jurges on the head on June 23rd, last year, and put him out for the remainder of the season, depriving the Giants of the most valuable shortstop in the National ...

Gene pitched 3 innings in a game last season when the N. Y. staff was overworked. His E.R.A.? A perfect 0.00! Gene almost signed with the Knicks for a basketball career.

1911 Turkey Red baseball cards vary in difficulty based on the five different designs of their backs, which most often carry one of three different checklists, plus details that inform the reader about the promotion while acquainting them with acquiring cards.

With Seattle, Ken evolved from a neophyte teen with all five tools into a longball machine: an average of 44 a year from '93-99. In that decade, "The Kid" made the AL All-Star team 10 times while reigning as the game's best defensive center fielder.

Harv won the A.L. Rookie-of-the-Year Award last season for his terrific hitting when he set a new A.L. record for Times at Bat and led the League in Hits. Signed for a $55,000 bonus while at Wisconsin U. Harvey hit .340 at Davenport in '52, his 1st pro year, and came to the Tigers late that season batting .325 in 19 games. Harvey received $55,000 for signing a Detroit contract!! Some 'experts' ...

Harry came to the Cubs this year as part of the Chicago plan to strengthen their mound staff. A former Redleg hurler, he first gained fame when he won 23 games at Ogden in '46. At Tulsa in '48 he chalked up 22 wins with 21 Complete Games. Advanced to Syracuse he had 14 Victories in '49. At Cincinnati in '52 he won 12 games and followed with the same in 1953.

Branch first made his presence undeniable on special teams. He continued impressing the coaching staff when he earned defensive snaps and logged his first career start when Alabama took on Mississippi State on Halloween 2020. The freshman seized the opportunity, logging seven tackles and two pass deflections.

Unleashing such iconic catchphrases as "Up your nose with a rubber hose." Welcome Back, Kotter paid comedic homage to classroom life in 1970s Brooklyn, complete with stereotypical New Yawk accents. Comedian Gabe Kaplan portrayed Mr. Kotter, former James Buchanan High student returning to teach a bunch of slackers known as the Sweathogs. The ABC show introduced John Travolta as a smart-alecky Ro...

A total of 524 cards are in the 1909 T206 Set but that number can be up for debate.

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: Chuck Bednarik (Football), Rui Hachimura (Basketball), Brian Branch (Football), Le Cirque: Georges Seurat (French) (Trading), 01.04 A Broken Heart: Hidden Weapon (Trading), Rudy May (Baseball), Eric Hosmer (Baseball), Harvey Kuenn (Baseball), Stan Musial (Baseball), Tomoyuki Sugano (Baseball), Howie Camnitz (Baseball), Kevin Alcantara (Baseball), Pete Reiser (Baseball), Alfred (Allie) Clark (Baseball), Luke Kuechly (Football), Welcome Back, Kotter (Trading), Leody Taveras (Baseball), Dolly Gray (Baseball), Bill Jurges (Baseball), and Gino Marchetti (Football).