Discovery Plaza

September 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.

After passing only 17 times in '54, Ed took over the Bears' tossing department last season and placed 2nd for N.F.L. honors. Among his touchdown heaves was a tremendous 86 yard pass play that was the longest of the year. Ed is also a fine kicker, averaging 40 yards per boot.

The St. Louis Cardinals gave two players, Virgil Davis and Homer Peel, to get Jimmy Wilson from the Phillies five years ago. He had caught five years with the Phils before that time. He was a soccer football star even before he won a place in the big league as a ball player. Used to play with the Bethlehem Steel soccer eleven. Jimmy Wilson is 32, five feet, 11 inches tall and moves the weights ...

Omar began his career as a quick but light-hitting 21-year-old with Seattle in 1989. After the Indians traded for him in 1994, he not only became one of the greatest defensive shortstops ever, he added much pop to his bat. He brought 9 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards and the highest fielding percentage ever at shortstop with him to San Francisco.

Another local boy who made good. Ted pitched amateur ball in Detroit in 1941 and soon attracted attention of Tiger scouts, who signed him and sent him to Beaumont. He was optioned to Winston-Salem and won 13 games in 1942 before entering service. Known as "strikeout king" in service where he won 12 and lost 1. In 1947 with Buffalo he won 11 and lost 7, striking out 138 men in 150 innings. With ...

Timothy has been playing table tennis since age 5, but it has been his indefatigable devotion to practice - five hours a day, six days a week in recent years - that has earned the Houston youngster a spot on Team USA at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Wang was a 2011 North American Cup finalist and the 2010 singles champ at the U.S. Nationals.

Has led WNBA in rebounds per game the last two seasons. Ripped down WNBA season-high 21 rebounds, June 19, 1998. Owns Pac-10 record for scoring (2,414) and rebounds (1,214). A model and broadcaster, Leslie has modeled designs by Armani and Donna Karan and appeared in a Vogue magazine photo spread. A guest correspondent on "NBA Inside Stuff" who also has done NBA sideline reporting for TNT, Lesl...

A crafty curve-ball artist, Clem saw plenty of action as a relief pitcher last year. He appeared in more games in '54 than in any of his previous 4 seasons with the Dodgers. Starting at Newport News in '44, he climbed up the Minor League ladder to St. Paul in '49 where he posted 12 Victories and won a trial with the Brooks. In '52 he joined the Dodgers and won 11 in '53.

Lack of size hasn't hurt speedy Yvan Cournoyer. He is one of the most feared men in hockey on the power play. Most of his goals come when Montreal has a man advantage. Yvan jumped right from junior hockey to the Canadiens.

In 113 games for the Reds in 1951, batting .243. Hit 10 home runs, 4 triples, 16 doubles. Drove 47 tallies over the plate. Discovered while play-ng for Louisiana State. Signed by Reds on finishing college in 1947. The 1950 campaign was Joe's rookie year in the majors.

Always a favorite among discriminating artists who demand impressive appearance, versatility and outstanding response, the ES-5 Switchmaster was the first Electric Spanish guitar produced in quantities with 3 pickups.

Eddie won a permanent niche for himself in the Card's lineup last year with his smart fielding. He also posted a higher batting mark in his first Major season than in four of his five Minor campaigns. Eddie switched to 3rd from shortstop last year. In 1956, at Rochester. he was the top Int'l League shortstop!

Batted .227 in 155 games in 1950. Included 24 doubles among 115 hits. Came up to the New York Giants from their Jersey City farm in 1943. Stayed with them until placed with the Boston Braves in the big winter trade of 1949. In best season, 1947, hit .287 in 138 games for Polo Grounders. Set a big-league record for most consecutive chances accepted by shortstop without error, 383.

Went through entire 1946 season without an error. Last year he caught 90 games, hit .255 and continued his superior fielding, leading AL backstops with a .997 average. Had 5 years in minors, joining Yankees in 1939. In 1942 he went to Cleveland and in 1945 was traded to A's. One of top catchers in baseball.

Talented athlete had frustrating 1992 season, appearing in only seven games...Led Steelers in touchdown catches each of first two seasons, setting club record for tight ends in 1990.

Mason's signature does not appear on the Constitution, which was his protest against what he deemed an insufficient focus on individual rights in the document. Still, he made an enduring impact on the American state when his Virginia Declaration of Rights was adapted into the Constitution's Bill of Rights.

Wild Bill was playing cards in a Deadwood saloon. Jack McCall came behind him. McCall hated Hickok since the time Bill ran him out of Abilene. Now Jack would get his revenge. McCall, so near, couldn't miss. Wild Bill Hickok was dead - shot by a man who wouldn't fight face to face. Bill's funeral was the biggest ever seen in Deadwood. He was buried near Calamity Jane - true Western Heroes.

Four trips to Greenland while in the Navy prepared Robert Edwin Peary for his most ambitious and rewarding journey: to the top of the world. On April 6, 1909, Peary along with American assistant Matthew Henson and four Eskimo aides became the first known explorer to reach the North Pole. The feat earned Robert international acclaim and a promotion to rear admiral. American Explorer. Born: May 6...

The No. 16 overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft led Washington and was third in the NHL in penalty minutes in 2015-16 and signed a two-year contract extension with the Capitals in June 2016.

Purchased from Pacific Coast League, May 19, 1952, after 16 years of professional umpiring, all in the PCL... jumped from sandlot officiating in San Diego to Coast League in 1936... worked in every one of league's All-Star games... worked 1953 major league All-Star game... born in St. Louis, lives now in Palo Alto, California... of German descent... married in 1935, no children.

When the Saints go marching down the field in 2016, expect Thomas to be a key reason why. The possession receiver New Orleans needed opposite Brandin Cooks, he fits perfectly in Sean Payton's aerial attack. His 6-foot-3 frame should play a big role for an offense that managed 19 red-zone passing scores in 2015.

The spark plug of the Washington Senators and now manager of the team. A great shortstop, with plenty of pep, a good arm and a strong batter. Had a tryout with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1926, but couldn't make the grade. Wasn't much of a hitter in those days, but kept trying and now he's one of the most timely batters on the Senators. When Pittsburgh let him go, he played with Kansas City in th...

Fourth season with Packers. High scorer for Packers in 1953 and sixth in the League with 74 points. Kicks extra points and field goals. A great athlete and very popular with his teammates. A hard driving fullback with good speed as well as a wonderful downfield blocker and protector for passers. Selected as the outstanding male athlete of the State his senior year at Clemson (S. C.).

Played tackle for Washington State. Captain in 1948. Named to AP All-Pacific Coast, UP All-Pacific Coast, INS All-American. Starting tackle for West in the 1949 Shrine All-Star game. Went pro with the Redskins in 1949. Won first-string tackle job in first pro year. Works as a salesman during the off-season. Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Born in Red Lodge, Montana, but played high school footba...

She yearned for a life beyond the confines of her small village, a view of the world only Xena could provide. Over the past year Gabrielle has seen great evil invade her body and threaten her soul. She has grown from child to mature woman without sacrificing her cherished ideals of love and the ultimate goodness of humankind. But this daunting journey is far from finished. There is still much t...

After swishing 270 triples at a 44.6 percent clip in 2019-20, Robinson returned and drilled 250 treys at a similarly staggering rate in 2020-21. With the performances, he became the third player in history to hit 250 3-pointers at a 40-percent rate in multiple seasons, joining Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

The son of major league veteran Ken Griffey, who is still active with the Reds, Ken, Jr. is a rising star on the Seattle horizon, possibly the finest young talent the Mariners have ever produced. He will probably begin the '89 campaign at Triple-A Calgary since his projected half-season at Double-A Vermont in 1988 was cut short by a back injury. M's drafted him No. 1 in June '87, out of Cincinn...

Nowitzki's 42-point, 12-rebound performance powered the Mavericks to an 88-84 defeat of the Pistons on Nov. 23, 2010. He scored 15 in the fourth quarter as Dallas rallied from a 12-point, second-half deficit. He was 3-for-3 from 3-point land in his 16th career 40-point effort.

The Eagles acquired Al from the Baltimore Colts in exchange for Timmy Brown in early 1968. In 1967, Alvin missed the first 7 games of the season and still finished 2nd in punt returns in the N.F.L.; was tops in returns in '65 and '66. Alvin is a schoolteacher during the off-season.

Derik was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2024/25 as one of the most skilled big men in the country. Maryland's leading scorer shot 52.6% from the floor and ranked among the conference's top rebounders and shot-blockers.

Will's first hit was a 102.1 mph smash in the ninth inning off Luke Weaver.

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: George Mason (Trading), Duncan Robinson (Basketball), ES-5 Switchmaster (Trading), Ken Griffey, Jr. (Baseball), Ty Cobb (Baseball), Ray Murray (Baseball), Omar Vizquel (Baseball), Jalen Milroe (Football), Jimmy Wilson (Baseball), Robert Peary (Trading), Joe Adcock (Baseball), Reggie White (Football), Lawrence Taylor (Football), Marc Reaume (Hockey), Stan Smyl (Hockey), Brooks Barnhizer (Basketball), Michael Jordan (Basketball), Wild Bill Hickok: The Last Shot (Trading), Dirk Nowitzki (Basketball), and Dick Bosman (Baseball).