Discovery Plaza

September 9, 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.

One of the strongest players in the NBA, Len gained consensus All-American honors in his senior year at Wake Forest. He scored 2,165 points during his college career, averaging 30.1 points per game as a senior, and was the 1st draft pick of the Syracuse Nationals in '62. The 76ers traded Len to the Knicks after only one game in 1963.

A big fan of England's Arsenal and soccer in general, Richardson, had he played that sport, would've been the player finding the net from well beyond the 18-yard box. One can assume that based on the range he's shown in the NBA. Richardson is capable of knocking down a handful of treys when the Heat are in action.

Billy established himself as a first-line Major League pitcher in '52, his first full season in the N.L. His E.R.A. tied him for 4th place in the League and his own error was the main reason for his loss of the 6th game of the World Series affer 8 1/3 innings of effective pitching. After season of Minor League ball in which he won 16 while losing only 5, Billy joined the Dodgers in '50 but didn...

Rosie stars on the Giants offensive team, hurling some of the most thunderous blocks in the N.F.L. When the Giants have their backs against the wall, he comes in for goal line stands.

Few can match Norby when it comes to making a splash in Miami. Acquired from Baltimore at the 2024 trade deadline, the infielder notched a hit in each of his first 10 games with the South Beach squad. That marked the third-longest streak to kick off a player's tenure with the team in franchise history.

In Egypt, Indy, Helen and a camel driver head for the pyramids. The camel driver rides off with the camels, leaving Indy and Helen stranded. A distant figure approaches on bicycle. It is T.E. Lawrence!

Caught 11 games in 1950, and hit .250. But Ken's great value to the Phils is through his work in helping to train the young pitchers. Hit the majors with the White Sox in 1939, but finished the season with St. Paul. Back with the Sox in 1940. Traded to the Yankees at the end of the campaign. In service next 4 seasons. Played for Yanks and their farm clubs on return. To Phillies in 1949.

Paul is a big-time player for the Ducks. He certainly didn't have much trouble adjusting to the NHL game after winning the Hobey Baker Award in 1993 as the top U.S. collegiate player. He played at the University of Maine.

One of NBA's top point guards... Finished fourth in the league in assists the past two seasons... Led the Trail Blazers in assists last three seasons ... Second to teammate Clyde Drexler on Blazers' all-time assists list ... Portland's third leading scorer in 1988-89... Appeared in more games than any other Trail Blazer in last three seasons... Made 79 of 219 three point shots for 36%.

One of the few playing managers in the majors, Phil took over the Cubs' reins in July, 1951. A home-town favorite, Phil became a full-fledged Cub at 17, at the end of his first year in pro ball (1934) and he's played with them since. Phil has played mostly at first base with occasional stretches in the outfield. In 1945, he was the leading hitter in the National League with .355 and was named t...

Mike spent the first six seasons of his career in organized baseball playing for the Philadelphia Phillies farm clubs. Purchased by the Tigers' chain in 1966, Mike, who had been a shortstop till then, was converted to the mount. He hit .304 at Magic Valley. Mike appeared in twelve straight games without giving up a run in 1967.

Making his way back from injury early in 2019, Kyle - with six homers in the first half - looked to have no chance at an eighth straight season with 20-plus. He then detonated for 17 in his last 60 games.

Won 21, while losing 8, in 1950. Percentage (.724) was best in League. Earned run average, 3.99. Starred in World Series. Has had 3 com- plete seasons with Yankees- 1948, 1949, 1950. Won 19 games in 1948 and 21 in 1949. Had two flings with team before 1948, but divided time between majors and minors. Really hit his stride on joining majors to stick. Spent 3 years in service.

Charlie Keller did not hit as often last year as he did in 1939 when he was the most sensational rookie in the American League, but he wielded a heavier bat for the New York Yankees. Keller fell to .286 against his .334 of the previous year but he drove in 93 runs, hit 21 homers and highlighted his season with three home runs in one game on July 28th. The University of Maryland grad looms as on...

A dominant reliever at Cal State Fullerton, Chad was drafted by Montreal in 2003, and made his Major League debut later that season. By the end of 2004, he had become their closer, finishing 40 games with a club rookie-record 14 saves. Cordero's late relief helped Washington to a surprising 2005 season and earned him his 1st trip to the All-Star Game.

Donaldson is royalty in the stat columns, doling out dozens of dingers and doubles each year to rank among the leaders in total bases. He'd likely top the circuit in fired-up faces, too, if those were ever quantified. Few let the passionate feelings flow like the veteran slugger, who wears his emotions on his sleeve like badges of honor.

1909 T206 Set cards were often glued into scrapbooks or affixed to other surfaces and, as a result, they are often found with paper loss on them from when they were removed.

In 64 games for the A's in 1951. Batted .246. Had 46 hits for 66 bases. Hit 2 home runs. Drove in 19 runs. Attended U. of Illinois. Captain of freshman basketball team. Pro baseball career began with A's in 1945. Some of Joe's time, between then and now, has been spent in minors.

Bryan was one of the hottest hitters in Baseball to start the 2023 season. He had a nine- game hitting streak out of the gate, during which he smacked five roundtrippers with 14 runs batted in. He hit .405 with a .919 slugging percentage. In 2022, he hit 27% better than MLB average, according to OPS+.

Achonwa is no stranger to the big stage. A native of Guelph, Ontario, the forward made her debut for the Canadian national team as a 16-year-old. Three years later, she helped Notre Dame march all the way to the title game and then averaged 7.2 points for her national squad in the Summer Games in London.

Evan raised funds for neonatal care after his premature son, Beau's recovery. In a 194-game stretch from 2022-25, Evan had a 2.14 ERA with 45 saves.

The Manager of the Chicago Cubs, and one of the best players in the National League, used to sell peanuts and tonics in the St. Louis Cardinals ball park, when he was a boy. Started as an outfielder but later changed to first base. Grimm played five years with Pittsburgh and has been with the Cubs eight seasons. He became manager in 1932. He is a fine fielder and a dangerous batter He bats and ...

George Clyde Kell broke into the American League in Philadelphia in 1943. In 1950 he played 157 games at third base, tieing the major league record. Led American League third basemen in double plays, 1946-1951. Led A.L. batting 1949 (.343), and in 1950 led in games played (157), times at bat (641), hits (218), and doubles (56).

This precocious Czech-born center came fast last season, achieving all-star recognition. And to climax the campaign, he scored 21 points in the playoffs, breaking the mark set by Gordie Howe. A star at the age of 22.

Ed was acquired along with another player from the Angels for relief ace Hoyt Wilhelm. The outfielder set a California Angel record in 1968 when he collected 14 pinch-hits. Ed's big thrill was getting his first major league hit which broke up a 15-inning game. Ed batted .381 for Quad Cities in 1962.

Griffin pulled a very rare feat in hitting a triple for his first MLB hit, 8-27-24.

Craig has earned a reputation as one of the NHL's most aggressive players. Originally signed by the Flyers in 1986, he recorded a career-high 305 penalty minutes in '93-94, the second-highest total in Capitals history.

Stan became a 20-game winner for 1st time in career, 1972, and credits his success to Chisox Pitching Coach Johnny Sain. The curve ball thrown at a slower speed and the variation of the slider by also throwing it sidearm made the difference. Stan's hobby is pocket billiards.

Mike has been willing to make every sacrifice possible to achieve his Major League dream, He played seven years in the Blue Jays system before joining the Rockies chain in 2001, and he has played numerous positions. In recent years, Mike has worked hard in the weight room to develop more power. In '01, he led Colorado Springs (AAA) in home runs.

The ex-Bucknell University basketball and baseball star turned in an excellent record at Syracuse in '52. He led the I. L. in Wins, Shutouts (7) and Complete Games (27). A pilot during the War, Bobby broke in at Binghamton in '46. He had a 10-5 record for them in '47; joined Newark in '48 and then went to Kansas City. In '51, Bob had a 13-9 record for Syracuse.

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: Griffin Conine (Baseball), Jackson Jobe (Baseball), Kyle Seager (Baseball), David Wood (Basketball), Vic Raschi (Baseball), Alvin Dark (Baseball), Gerry Staley (Baseball), Don Sutton (Baseball), Rick MacLeish (Hockey), Frank Boucher (Hockey), Mike Mussina, Doug Drabek (Baseball), Stan Mikita (Hockey), Billy Cowan (Baseball), Steve Dunning (Baseball), Billy Campbell (Baseball), Clyde Lee (Basketball), Connor Norby (Baseball), Sam West (Baseball), Paul Kariya (Hockey), and Willie Lanier (Football).