Discovery Plaza

November 1, 2025

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.

When Bobby came to the Bears in '55 he had a reputation as a speedy breakaway back. He has not disappointed anyone. He can flash 'round an end or bang away at the line to roll up yardage. Bobby can plunge as well as scamper. Bobby led Ohio State in scoring two years.

Carl is a good, strong right handed pitcher. He was in 30 games for the Athletics in 1952, winning 11 and losing 7. The Athletics are the only team in organized ball Carl has played for. He began in 1943, spent all of that season, 1944 and part of 1945, then left for service. He returned in 1947. He had his best season the next year when he won 14 games and lost 8.

Acquired from Denver 1/23/91 as part of three-way deal with Portland...Grabbed season-high 11 rebounds against L.A. Lakers 1/29/91...Michigan's second-leading scorer (18.1 ppg) and rebounder (8.0 rpg) as a senior...Averaged 13.7 ppg and 6.5 rpg during NCAA tournament in 1989 to lead Wolverines to national championship...Nephew of former NBA guard John Long and cousin of Miami forward Grant Long.

The veteran quarterback recovered from his injuries just in time to star in the 1963 A.F.L. playoff game. He completed 14 passes for an even 300 yards. Babe received the honor of opening as the starting quarterback for the East in the All-Star game at San Diego. Despite a broken collar bone in the 10th game of the season, Babe declares 1962 as his peak A.F.L. campaign.

Darin is one of baseball's most intense competitors - at the plate, in the field and on the bases. In his epic 2000 season, he cracked .355 with 240 hits, 121 runs and a record 100 leadoff RBI. In '02, he rapped 352 in the postseason, won his second Gold Glove and topped 20 steals for the fifth time.

What to do for an encore is the yearly problem facing Bobby. First All-Star choice 4 straight years. Only man to win 4 league awards in one season. Holds record for defensemen with 37 goals. Scored goal which gave Boston Stanley Cup in 1970. A superstar when he was just 20. Boston once sponsored a whole team to get the rights to Bobby.

Has served without break in National League since moving up from Pacific Coast League in 1935... umpired only two years before hitting majors, donned mask for first time in Coast League in 1933... former major league player, with White Sox, Detroit and Cincinnati... made name as third baseman with Reds for whom he played six years... also played several years in Pacific Coast League where he cl...

One of only five players to post at least 15 homers and 15 steals every year from 2021-23, Cedric also is a whiz with the glove. He ranked in the 91st percentile with six Outs Above Average last season.

Sydney's first assignment is to retrieve an unstable isotope from a Russian scientist who is meeting an unknown bidder on a train. Posing as a tipsy Swedish student, she is able to swipe the isotope when the buyer recognizes Vaughn. After a violent struggle with a thug, Syd hangs from the train and Vaughn pulls her to safety. Later Vaughn asks Syd what happened at Wittenburg. Syd flashes back t...

Chase has returned to the second base elite after three years of being nuisanced by injury. From 2005-13, no player at his position posted higher on-base or slugging percentages, and only one either hit more homers or drove in more runs.

Few more complete athletes than Eric have played the game. During his peak from 1986-1990 before physical challenges intervened, Davis won three fielding awards and hit 57 more home runs (148) than any other player who stole at least 200 bases (207).

The president-elect John Kennedy walks his three year old daughter Caroline near his home in Georgetown.

The much-hyped Ramirez disappointed no one as he finished as runner-up in the Rookie of the Year race. Among AL freshmen, he had the second-highest totals in homers, RBI, doubles and hits. Exclusive of one 6-for-52 slide, Manny batted .303 during the 1994 season.

According to Scot Reader’s book ‘Inside T206,’ its estimated that approximately 3.2 million 1909 T206 cards exist today.

Michael singled, walked and scored a run in his MLB debut on April 25, 2023, helping the Dodgers rally from a five-run deficit for an 8-7 victory. The U. of North Carolina alum made fairly quick work of the farm system. In 2022, Busch churned out 70 extra-base hits in the high Minors, earning his second straight MiLB.com Organization All-Star nod.

Harry joins the Cards this year after a tremendous Minor League career. Last season at San Diego, he led the Pacific Coast League in Hits, Total Bases and Doubles. In '51, he batted .391 for Alexandria and was voted Rookie-of-the-Year. In '52 he hit .321 at Shreveport. Harry starred in Baseball and Football for the University of Minnesota and had a brief trial with Dec. 30, 1925 the Cards in '53.

Good with the stick - and with the glove, too. Got into 131 games for the Red Sox in the 1951 campaign. Batted .313. Had a total of 150 hits. Drove in 41 runs. Has led the American League in base hits 3 times. Has gone as high as .335 for a season's batting average.

Ken seems to improve with age... 1952 was in many ways the best of his 13 seasons in the Majors. His 6 Shutouts tied him for League leadership and he was among the tops in Complete Games, Innings Pitched and ERA's. Ken broke into pro ball in '37. He had a trial with the Cards in '39, pitched for the Cubs in '40 and '41, joined the Phillies at the end of the '43 season and was traded to the Reds...

With a 6-foot-7 and 240-pound frame, Wood would have been right at home on the hardwood had he chosen to pursue his hoops dreams. Instead, he leverages his size to stroke home runs instead of 3-pointers. The Washington prospect boasts a powerful swing that launches pitches to every corner of the ballpark.

Returned to the Bulls 3/18/95...Scorched the Knicks for a season-high 55 points, 3/28/95.

A veteran of eight seasons with Cleveland, Odell Hale was tagged "Bad News" because he was exactly that to pitchers. He was given the nickname by sports writers in the Cotton States League but he carried it into the majors. and has proved a thorn in the side to many a twirler. His major league batting average is just under .300, and he has driven across 557 runs, up to this season. Hale plays e...

Although he was born and raised in Chicago, Groth was signed by Detroit. He finally made it back to his home when Baltimore traded him to the White Sox. A steady hitter, Groth also is a fleet center fielder. His .993 fielding average led the league in 1951. He earned a major league try-out by leading International League in runs, hits, doubles and triples in 1948.

The Mets lost a good, strong pitcher to San Diego in last winters' expansion draft. Dick had a fine season in 1968 as he posted a 2.75 earned run average and tossed three shutouts. In 1968, Dick was the California League's Rookie of the Year.

Played every minute of every Yank game on offensive during the 1950 season. An excellent pivot man, and noted for his offensive blocking. Has spent 2 years in pro ball. Hails from the University of Oregon. Played fullback and center. Captain in 1947. All-Pacific Coast 2 years. Cotton Bowl, 1948. In Marines 4 years. Rank of sergeant. On Pacific duty 1 year. At Okinawa. Plans to coach.

A workhorse for the Los Angeles team during 1946 and 1947. Appeared in 46 games the first year and 55 the latter. Had a reputation for being one of the best relief pitchers in the Pacific Coast League. Had a trial at one time with the White Sox. 1947 when he had a record of 10-5 was one of his best years. With the Cubs during 1948 he was in 54 games and had a 7-2 record.

As a stand-in rookie last season, Chadwick riveted the eyes of viewers with an astonishing display of kick saves and two shutouts in five games; not to mention an 0.60 goals against average. The result was instant promotion to the big club this year. The Maple Leafs brass project that "Easy Ed" will be another in the long line of starry Toronto goaltenders that include Lorne Chabot, Turk Broda ...

Signed as a free agent at the ripe old age of 28, "Hambone" needed only 2 seasons to make it. Finished among leading playmakers with 524 assists (6.6 per game). At his best when Rockets are running. Art is an expert at killing the clock.

Besides the Honus Wagner card, there are three other rare and valuable shortprints from the 1909 T206 Set, and the group makes up what is called "The Big Four".

Mike is very swift and very smart with the puck. After two outstanding years at the University of Michigan, he notched 79 points in 39 WHL games in 2000-01, then joined the Oilers.

Of the four Cobb cards in the 1909 T206 Set, his green background portrait card is the most sought after.

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: 04.01 Authorized Personnel Only: Meant To Be (Trading), Joe Rutgens (Football), Tom Gorman (Baseball), Karl Drews (Baseball), Michael Busch (Baseball), Ed Chadwick (Hockey), Mickey Grasso (Baseball), Babe Parilli (Football), Peaches Graham (Baseball), The Actress (Trading), Johnny Groth (Baseball), Art Williams (Basketball), Dennis Hull (Hockey), Harry Elliott (Baseball), Ken Raffensberger (Baseball), Willie Miranda (Baseball), Mike Comrie (Hockey), Bobby Watkins (Football), Jim Bradshaw (Football), and "Bad News" Hale (Baseball).