Discovery Plaza

September 7, 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.

Phil has among the highest RPMs in Baseball, including 3,100+ on curveball.

"Gus" Mancuso, after 11 seasons of major league baseball, is still one of the best catchers in the game. He does not see as much action as he used to, but he is one of the smartest handlers of pitchers in the league, and of great value to any team. In his 11 years, Gus played on five championship teams, two with the St. Louis Cardinals, and three with the New York Giants. He began his career wi...

Vic can really hit a long ball. Appeared in 128 games in 1953, hitting .268. His 118 hits included 18 doubles, 6 triples and 19 home runs. Vic batted in 70 runs and scored 61. In 1950 Vic tied a major league record for most homers in five consecutive games, hitting 7. Began pro ball 1942, Winston Salem. Started 1943, Buffalo, went in service. Returned, 1946, Buffalo, going to Detroit, 1947. Tra...

There was no better overtime player than Chauncey last season. On December 18, he scored eight straight points in OT. Three weeks later, he bagged an OT four-point play. And on January 10, he hit a pair of the threes in the final two minutes of OT. All three performances keyed Detroit wins.

Bill joined the Browns' coaching staff in '52 after 6 years as a manager in the Minors. During those years, Bill's teams won 2 pennants. His playing career stretched from 1929 through 1948... all of which was in the Minors except for brief trials with the White Sox in 1931 and '32. Bill hit .300 or better 12 times... his top mark was a League Leading .366 at Muskogee in '31. He led the A.A. wit...

Six-Million Point Man. Rookie swingman Stacey Augmon of the Atlanta Hawks recorded a number of outstanding performances in his first professional season. In 1991-92, he ranked in the top five among rookie players in both scoring (13.3 points per game) and assists (2.5 per game). However, he also a achieved a special milestone March 23, 1992. At 8:17 p.m. in a game against the Golden State Warri...

Andrew has a flair for the dramatic. On April 12, Manager Dave Martinez called upon Andrew to pinch hit in the seventh inning and he went yard. He also hit two late, game- tying HRS in a three-week span in the second half, one on August 12 with Washington down to its last out. Andrew's sprint speed ranked in the 95th percentile.

Led the Senators to the American League championship in his first season as manager of the club, although his club was beaten in the World Series with the Giants. Besides his able management, Cronin was one of the most consistent hitters on the team during the season and ranked with the best as a shortstop. He is 27 years old, 5 ft. 11 in. tall and weighs 180 pounds; batting and throwing right-...

Fielding Tips - Handling Bunts. Key man on bunts is the catcher. Batters seldom show their intention to bunt until the ball has been pitched, then, suddenly shortening the grip on their bat and stepping forward to meet the ball. Smart catchers, like Bill Dickey of the New York Yankees, start forward as soon as they see this move, in position either to catch the ball, if missed by the batter, or...

A prime factor in the Tigers' 1968 pennant winning season, Willie finished 2nd in the league in home runs and 4th in batting. Detroit first spotted Willie when he was just 14 years old! Willie batted .304 in the World Series vs. St. Louis.

"Chuck" Dressen, a former third-base star with Cincinnati, is in his second year as a coach with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He is one of the smartest of baseball men, and before turning to coaching managed Nashville and later Cincinnati. Dressen, though not a heavy hitter during his playing days was a timely one, and excelled as a guardian of the hot corner. He played seven seasons with the Reds and...

Dispelling rumors of retirement, "Cowboy" returns to hunt down a fifth consecutive Pro Bowl appearance.

This 22 year old righthander was selected by the Royals from the Detroit Tigers. Last season, Jon made the jump from Class A to the majors and he appeared in 28 ballgames in relief. With Kansas City, Jon could move into the starting rotation for K.C. scouts know that Jon hurled 14 complete games in '67. Last year Jon won his 1st three relief appearances. John plays the clarinet for the Armed Fo...

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.

"But why would the Cat Woman send the police evidence against the Joker and all of his accomplices?" asks Robin. "Probably to remove competition," explains Batman. "And now that she has the Joker's gang out of the way, she'll probably start planning something really big!" A loud laugh rings out from the nearby cell. "Crime marches on, while the Joker gets a rest!" mocks the crime clown.

Valanciunas is one of the best big men in today's game thanks to his ability to adapt. As the years have gone on, the Lithuanian has continued to expand his bag and has added a respectable 3-point jumper. He entered 2023-24 coming off a season where he made 34 triples, the second most in his career.

CAREER APPRAISAL: Hard-throwers were rare in Feller's day, but "Bullet Bob" showed everyone what a real power pitcher was supposed to look like. Despite missing three prime years to the military, the six-time 20-game winner donned seven K crowns.

Joining the Cubs represented a homecoming of sorts for Ben, who grew up in Illinois. The versatile veteran was one of the keys to Chicago's blistering start in 2016, as he swatted .317 in his first 35 games. Ben hit .320 with two HRs in the 2015 ALCS. He's played seven different positions in his career.

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

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

Jones was originally selected by the Hornets 34th overall in 2023. He was then dealt to Boston, who flipped his rights to the Kings. His busy night ended up working out, as he landed in the perfect place to showcase his stellar scoring and pristine passing.

Here's big Frank Hogan, catcher of the Boston Braves. He's a hard hitter, when he lands on the ball. "Shanty" got his first baseball uniform when he was 10 years old. He was pitching for a school team in Cambridge, Mass. He starred in baseball and football at Somerville, Mass., High School and was signed by the Braves in 1925. He was traded to New York in 1928, but went back to the Braves last ...

Last year, Aric Almirola added his name to the list of 184 drivers who have visited victory lane in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series® since the tour's inception in 1949. Almirola claimed the checkered flag in the July race at DAYTONA®, scoring a triumph that would assure him of a berth in the 10-race playoffs for the first time in his career.

John Tortes Meyers, catcher of the New York National League team, is a Mission Indian, and was born in Riverside, Cal., July 29, 1882. His first baseball experience was gained in 1906, as a member of the Harrisburg baseball team in the Tri-State League. He played with Butte in 1907, and was sold to St. Paul in 1908. The Giants purchased him from St. Paul for $6,000, and he reported in the fall ...

Julio rose to number two on the midseason prospect list released in 2021 by MLB Pipeline. After crushing Single-A Everett, Julio was promoted to Double-A. In his first 19 games at Arkansas, he slashed .319/.420/.536 with four roundtrippers. He also walked nearly as many times (10) as he struck out (16). He's a key building block for the Mariners. Julio signed for $1.75 million at age 16.

Steve was a quarterback at Kansas U and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 15th round in 1966, when he also led Big Eight Conference pitchers in Strikeouts. Played first base in minors before he turned to pitching in 1967. Won the final 1968 IL playoff game. Dealt to Montreal by the Mets in the Donn Clendenon trade. Steve was also co-captain of his high school basketball team.

Regarded by many as the early season choice to collect Calder hardware in the summer of 1997, Iginla got his first taste of NHL action in the 1996 playoffs, tallying two points in two games. And if a spectacular World Junior Championships experience bodes well for the future, then the 1996 tournament's best forward and All-Star may become a premier NHL winger.

A member of the ABA's All Defensive Squad for 1972-73, Mike has the potential to be a great pro guard. He has unlimited skills and, when unleashed, he could earn that title. Although somewhat reluctant to go to the basket, Mike has made some of his biggest games in clutch situations for the Colonels. Mike was an NAIA All-American in college. Mike has one of the quickest pair of hands in the ABA.

After serving 2 years in the Army Quartermaster Corps, "Smokey" started in pro ball as a pitcher. He had a 2-6 record, when he switched to the outfield and hit .354. At Roanoke in 1949, he led the Piedmont League in Batting (.345), RBI's (112) and Homers (29). He had hit .320 and 25 Homers at Birmingham in '50 when the Red Sox called him up. With Louisville part of '51, Charlie was optioned to ...

One of the most popular players in the NHL, Ed is also highly un- derrated. He plays forward and defense and excels in killing pen- alties. Ed is always cast in the roll of a "shadow" for the opposi- tion's best forwards. They call Ed: "Mr. Handyman" of the Bruins!

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: Willie Horton (Baseball), W. Wambsganss (Baseball), Charley Maxwell (Baseball), Bob Feller (Baseball), Chief Meyers (Baseball), Colby Jones (Basketball), Mike Gale (Basketball), Bill Dickey (Baseball), Danny Jansen (Baseball), Honus Wagner (Baseball), Mudd's Women (Trading), Cliff Levingston (Basketball), Steve Renko (Baseball), Evan Carter (Baseball), Joe Cronin (Baseball), Aric Almirola (Trading), Bill Hinchman (Baseball), Tyree Wilson (Football), The Joker In Jail (Trading), and Something Wicca This Way Comes: Why Be Normal? (Trading).