Discovery Plaza

November 19, 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.

Drafted by Washington in 1988 in the second round... Spent two years at San Jacinto Junior College... In 1986 led San Jacinto to a 37-0 record and the National Junior College championship.

Among farmhands who threw at least 50 innings in 2023, Orion forged the fifth-lowest WHIP and 11th-highest strikeout rate (38.0%). He earned his first big-league win in relief on September 27.

Ken was credited with the victory in the first game of the 1972 World Series vs. the Reds. He pitched into the 6th inning and was relieved by Rollie Fingers and then by Vida Blue who saved 3-2 triumph. Ken has hurled 2 no-hitters.

Ray Keating, pitcher of the New York American League team, was born in Bridgeport, Conn., July 21, 1893. He first came into prominence as a ball player in 1910, when he was given a tryout with the Bridgeport professional Club. In 1911 Keating went to the Lawrence Club, of the New England League, and played with that team until late in 1912, when he was purchased by the New York Americans.

Bryant is an unselfish performer who has earned a reputation as a player whose contributions transcend the box score. Denver Nuggets Coach Bernie Bickerstaff call his captain the "ultimate team player" and "one of the most mentally tough young men I've ever been around."

With the Bayou Bengals, Burrow produced magic, endearing himself to LSU's rabid fanbase and leading the program to a national title in 2019. Though he has moved north and joined the NFL's Bengals, the signal-caller looks to win over the Cincinnati faithful and transform the organization into a winner.

Jose got his first taste of the Majors as a 21-year-old with the 1990 Dodgers. Since then, the switch-hitting veteran has been a valuable performer for Los Angeles, Kansas City and Boston. He hit better than .300 in two of his three seasons with the Royals, leading the Majors in triples with 13 in '98. He can fill in at first or second base.

Dick came to Washington in '55 is a winter trade with Boston. In his first year in baseball, he won 21 for Marion (Ohio - Ind. League). With only 2 seasons of minor league ball he joined Boston and won 5 games in '52.

Dick proved to be one of the N.L.'s best pinch hitters in '53 by batting .545 in 16 clutch appearances. Starting with Sacramento in '43, Dick played with Allentown, Columbus and Omaha before leading the California League with .386 at Fresno in '47. Traded to the Pirates in '51, he was sent to Indianapolis and hit .297 for Hollywood in '52. When Dick went for an examination the doctor said it wa...

Hector was a busy guy around the A's infield last year. He played 55 games at third and 96 at second base. Pitchers know that Hec is one of the toughest men to fool at the plate and registering a strikeout is major victory. Hec has played every position except first and catcher

Will hit the 50th HR of his career on 4/25/22 in what was his 233rd game. Another former Dodgers backstop, Mike Piazza, also stood on 50 through 233 contests. They are the two fastest catchers (primary position) in NL history to reach the half-century mark in longballs. "I think he's the best catcher in all of Baseball," says Smith's manager, Dave Roberts.

Earl Averill has been one of the hardest hitting outfielders in the American League since he started his major league career with the Indians in 1929. Averill needs only 15 more hits to reach the charmed circle of 2.000, and he should get that with ease. The Indians. who paid a reported price of $50,000 for Averill in 1929. traded the outfielder to the Detroit Tigers in June last year and while...

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.

From the day Corliss shattered a backboard in a junior high school game, he was recognized as something special. His career at Arkansas, where his scoring average ralles is its second-best ever, bore out the potential. Williamson was honored as SEC Player of the Year in 1994.

The righthander won 8 games in a row to close the 1967 season. He then lost a tough 2-1 World Series opener. Jose hit a home run in his first World Series at bat.

Asked what his taste in music is, Bryan responded, "Everything." That word also describes his role in the Indians bullpen. For five seasons, Cleveland has used him at any point in the game - often for more than one inning and occasionally to close. From 2013-15, Shaw took the ball more times (224) than any other pitcher in the Majors.

Mick was hampered by several serious injuries in '63. The sensational switch-hitter won the A.L. batting crown in '56. He has hit 15 World Series homers, breaking a mark set by Babe Ruth.

"Jack" Knott was one of the most improved pitchers in the American League last year. After three years on the losing side of the pitching ledger, Jack won 11 and lost only 6 for the Chisox, including among his triumphs one two-hitter and one three-hitter. He pitched eight complete games and walked only 41 in 157 innings. Knott spent seven years in the minors after graduating from Southern Metho...

In one 10-day stretch of July 2021, J.T. stole home, went deep in the MLB All-Star Game, and belted the second walk-off home run of his career.

Pitched some nice ball for Dodgers early in the 1952 season. Acquired by Brooklyn early in 1951 campaign after spending 6 full seasons with the Chicago Cubs. In 24 games in '51, winning 2 and losing 6. Johnny's best season was 1948 when his record for Cubs was 18-13.

Jumping from Class B Baseball right into a full time Braves' outfield berth is a king size job, but Hank took it in his stride last season. Starting in pro ball with Eau Claire in '52, Hank batted .336 and was sent to Jacksonville in '53. He proved to be the sensation of the League by leading the Loop with a .362 Batting Average, Most R.B.I.'s, Runs, Hits and Doubles.

Boston's first-round pick (first overall) in 1997, Joe set career high marks in 2000-01 in goals (37) and points (71). He led the Bruins in power play tallies (19).

Sydney feels responsible for the death of the CIA agents in the blast. She continues to check out the gaps in her father's file, and discovers an FBI agent doing surveillance on a KGB agent was the person who caused the crash that killed her mother. Sydney believes the target was Jack, and tells him that he's responsible for her mother's death. Telling Vaughn about the exchange, she says he cou...

Poor Pete Ross. Youngest in his family and overshadowed by his brothers. Worse than that, he's overshadowed by his best friend, Clark Kent, who possesses powers that nobody can beat. Too light for football and too short for basketball, it's no wonder Pete is drawn to high-adrenaline sports like racing. But no matter how fast he goes, he can't escape the burden of Clark's secret - and the danger...

For 6 years Dean couldn't control his fast ball. But he worked hard and gained control. Dean won 12 games for Washington in '54 and last year led the team in strikeouts.

Breaking protocol from the early tobacco and candy cards, the 1916 Sporting News M101-4 set featured photographs of players instead of lithographic art.

After being a standout in Junior "A," Wayne never lived up to expectations in the NHL. His time in the Maple Leaf organization was marked by differences with Coach Punch Imlach. A big rugged skater, the Bruins feel Wayne will be one of their big guns this season.

Selected by Dallas (24th) in the first round of the 1995 NBA Draft...Started off by averaging 22.3 points and 9.5 rebounds in first 12 games of junior year... Scored 15 points against Rasheed Wallace and the Tar Heels in the 1995 NCAA Tournament...Hit for career-high 36 points vs. Charleston Southern as a junior.

Starting with L.A. in '58, "Big John" became an Eagle in '63 and a Steeler later that year. He was out almost all of '63, but made his mark in '64.

Since 2014, Charlie's .305 batting average is the fourth-best in Baseball. He's taken well to his new position of right field, being named a finalist for a fielding award in 2020. He hit .500 during the first 17 games of 2020, the fifth to do so since WWII.

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: Corliss Williamson (Basketball), Johnny Schmitz (Baseball), Ray Herbert (Baseball), John Baker (Football), Shawn Kemp (Basketball), Dick Cole (Baseball), Joe Thornton (Hockey), Bob Chipman (Baseball), "Denny" Galehouse (Baseball), Dick Brodowski (Baseball), Pete Ross (Trading), Jaden McDaniels (Basketball), "Pinky" Shoffner (Baseball), Loren Meyer (Basketball), Burt Hooton (Baseball), Wayne Carleton (Hockey), Wes Westrum (Baseball), Hooks Wiltse (Baseball), New Orleans Saints (Football), and Jim Hegan (Baseball).