Scenes from The National: Huge crowds, big pulls and legendary athletes

The 41st National Sports Collectors Convention attracted what is believed to be a record crowd, attracting dealers and collectors from all over the country and some of the biggest legends in sports. 

Auction houses displayed some of the most iconic cards and memorabilia in the hobby with some immaculate displays, while the Ripping Wax Breakers Pavilion featured some big pulls and plenty of excitement. 

TRISTAR Productions, meanwhile, delivered another eye-popping lineup of Hall of Fame athletes and big stars, attracting large crowds and long lines. 

Photo Gallery: Scenes from Day 1 of The National 

And the show floor was crowded every day, with dealers and collectors making big deals that had them proclaiming the show one of the best in years. The five-day show attracted a crowd many believe to have topped 100,000, making the largest five-day total in event history. 

Here's a look at some of highlights of the biggest sports card and memorabilia show of the year.