Discovery Plaza

September 11, 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.

In his brief career in the majors, Paul has improved each season. Basically a relief specialist, the southpaw has seen some duty as a spot starter. In one of his starts, Paul hurled a 3-hit shutout vs. the Chicago White Sox. Paul, a good hitter, has been used in a pinch-hitting role.

Rice logged the second most minutes of any NBA player in 1997-98 en route to finishing seventh in the league in scoring. He ranked third in the NBA in scoring in 1996-97.

When "Jerry" took part in 150 Double Plays in 1950, he set a new Major League Record for 2nd Basemen. Outside of 2 years in Service, he's been in the Big Leagues since '41, playing with the Yankees, Senators, Browns and Tigers. A top-notch fielder, he led American League 2nd basemen in Putouts in 1947-48-49-51 and in Assists in 1948-50-51. He had his best seasons at the plate in '48 and '49, hi...

After joining Sandy Koufax as the only N.L.'er to win back-to-back Cy Young Awards, Greg attempts to become the first to make it three.

"Here's the man who played the most games with the highest fielding average in the American League in 1933. He played in 52 games with a fielding average of 1.000, and tied with Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics for most games pitched and won. Crowder started his pitching while serving in the Philippines with the U. S. Army and graduated to the American League in 1926. He was traded to ...

During his eleven years in baseball, Frank has played every infield position, and in 1945 helped out behind the plate for a few games. He joined Pirates at end of 1939 season and remained with them through 1948. At end of season he was traded to Cubs In 1947 he led NL third basemen in putouts, assists and double plays. Has appeared in two All-Star games.

Bob holds many big-league records. He struck out 18 batters in one 9-inning game. Got 348 strikeouts in one season. Has led league in games won in five of his 11 seasons, and in strikeouts for 7 seasons. Pitched no-hitter on opening day, 1940 and another in 1946. Has never been with any team but Cleveland. Bob did a 3-year stint in the navy.

In the biggest moments, when margins are thinnest, you barely have to think about Kansas City's kicking game. Butker is just that good. The iron-legged kicker was perfect throughout the 2023 season's playoffs, converting all 11 field goals and eight extra points en route to the Chiefs' third Super Bowl win in five years.

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

The A's brought Johnny up in September of '50 and in his debut he pitched 5 scoreless innings against the White Sox. John put in 2 seasons of pro ball before being called into the Service in '42. He missed 4 seasons and came back in '46 to compile a 12-1 record and a 1.87 ERA, and a 21-7 mark for Youngstown, in 1949. Johnny had a 16-12 record for Lincoln in 1950.

In Aaron's 2011 NFL MVP season, he moved into the all-time lead in career passer rating (104.1). He also stands third in yards per attempt (8.2), behind Otto Graham and Sid Luckman, who both played more than a half-century ago.

Steve is the only Indian pitcher to hold a lifetime edge over the Yankees (11-6). After trials with the Indians at the end of 1941 and the beginning of '42, he made the grade in 1943. In '44, he had a 10-9 record and in '45, won 19, lost 9 and had a 2.55 ERA. Steve had winning years in '48 (9-3) and '50 (10-7). He started in pro ball in 1939 as an infielder, but switched to pitching in 1940. In...

Pitching Tips - The Fast Ball. Greatest fast ball pitcher since Walter Johnson is Robert "Lefty" Grove of the Red Sox, who makes the most of his six feet two inches of height by throwing overhand. To get utmost speed on the ball, legs, back, arms and wrists must go into the pitch, with emphasis on the final snap of the wrist and fingers. Like all good fast ball pitchers, Lefty's "fireball" has ...

The cards from the 1909 T206 Set have steadily increased in value over the years.

When Lou Boudreau stepped down as the Indians regular shortstop after 11 years, Ray stepped right in and did a fine job. In 1950, his first full season as a regular, he hit .301 and batted in 58 runs. Ray was a catcher at Oklahoma City in 1947 when the club needed a shortstop. Asked if he'd like to try for the spot, he said "yes" and he made the grade. The Indians brought him up in 1948 after h...

Clarence W. Walker, outfielder of St. Louis Americans, was born in Denver, Col., September 4, 1890, but learned the game at Limestone, Tenn., where his parents moved when he was quite young. Walker's first professional engagement was with the Spartansburg Club, of the Carolina League, in 1910. In 1911 he was purchased by Washington, and remained with Griffith until August, 1912, when he was sen...

It's appropriate that Bowie went to Ball State. because she was one of the nation's premier basketballers in her career. The Mid-America Conference Player of the Year in 2001 and 2003 was the third player (male or female) to surpass 2000 career points.

Kelce watched his older brother, Jason, win a Super Bowl title with the Eagles in 2017. In 2019, little bro took his turn hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. With his family cheering him on each step of the way, the terrific tight end helped Kansas City to the title and registered four postseason touchdowns.

Famed center of Boston's "Kraut Line" is only NHL coach named to Hockey's Hall of Fame. Milt is in his second term as coach of the Bruins. Led team into post-season playoffs in four of seven seasons during first hitch.

In completing his 10th campaign with the Colts in 1989, Ray started all 16 regular-season games and was accorded his 4th consecutive Pro Bowl selection (3rd as a starter). Ray enjoys reputation as one of the NFL's finest centers. He switched from linebacker to center as Georgia sophomore.

Back in 1932, when Connie Mack broke up his great outfield by trading Al Simmons and Mule Haas to the White Sox, he was asked what he was going to do for outfielders. Mack answered: "Well, I've got some young fellows, one of whom is Roger Cramer, who can play any of the outfield positions and I look for him to become a great star." Mack didn't go wrong on "Doc" Cramer, although he traded him to...

Last season with the Twins, Dave hurled 7 complete games and pitched two shutouts. The righthander broke into pro ball with Bismarck and led the circuit with 173 strikeouts. That year he pitched in the Northern League's All-Star contest. Dave pitched in the 1965 World Series.

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.

"Campy" is recognized as one of the great fielding catchers of all time. He was named the Most Valuable Player in the National Leaguge in '51 and has been an All-Star catcher in 1949-50-51-52. He broke in with Nashua in '46, moved up to Montreal in '47 and was brought up to the Dodgers after hitting .325 in 35 games for St. Paul. In '51, Roy topped NL receivers in Assists and Putouts. He had th...

The righthander moved into a key role in the Orioles' starting rotation last season. Jim hurled 16 complete games in '68, while pitching 4 contests in which he gave up 4 or less hits. He defeated the Senators 5 times last year! Originally signed by the Mets, Jim was drafted by the Orioles.

Pacing NL third basemen in putouts and assists last year, he clubbed 25 homers for the Philadelphia Phils.

The rookie righthander did a fine job for the Athletics last season working out of the bullpen. Ed was third on Oakland in games pitched and 3rd with 4 saves. The fireballing 23 year old was drafted by the A's before the '68 season began. Ed was 8th in ERA in the California League.

In an otherwise dreary year for the offense, Dennis was one Browns player who made significant progress toward reaching his potential. Many of his team-leading, career-high 62 receptions came when it counted, as the fourth-year receiver nabbed 28 of those balls on third down - second-most in the AFC. He caught at least five passes in eight contests, with a 115-yard high in Denver on December 14.

Spent less than one year in the Southern League in 1929 before he was grabbed by the Philadelphia Athletics, and has been in the big league ever since. Hails from Greenbriar, Arkansas, where he was born in 1911. Is 5 ft. 111?2 in. tall, weighs 175 lbs., batting and throwing right-handed. Attended Oklahoma A. & M. College where he starred in football and basketball. Began professional baseball c...

Ty is the only player ever to have amassed 50 stolen bases and 30 triples in any 162-game span. His feat overlapped the 1912 and 1913 campaigns.

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: Greg Maddux (Baseball), Matt Chapman (Baseball), Bob Porterfield (Baseball), Ray Donaldson (Football), Harley Sewell (Football), Jimmy Smith (Football), Joe Biagini (Baseball), Dee Fondy (Baseball), Jim Blackburn (Baseball), Dennis Northcutt (Football), Wilt Chamberlain (Basketball), Jim Bakken (Football), John Frill (Baseball), "Doc" Cramer (Baseball), Kristaps Porzingis (Basketball), Nick Yorke (Baseball), Mike Axford (Trading), Leslie Mann (Baseball), Ivan Howard (Baseball), and Gene Moore (Baseball).