Obituaries

Carl Henderson Of Carl's Cards & Collectibles In Havertown Dies

The beloved shop owner died recently, according to a social media post made by his family on the store's Facebook page.

HAVERTOWN, PA — The beloved owner of a trading card and collectible shop in Havertown has died.

Carl Henderson, owner of Carl's Cards and Collectibles at 22 W. Eagle Road in Havertown, has died.

"Our hearts are literally broken," a post from his family on the business's Facebook page reads. "We have no words. We are devastated to announce the passing of our favorite person. Carl was the best person we knew and then some, with a love for Philly Sports that was infectious, and a love for his store that was unmatched. This doesn’t feel real and we are taking each minute as it comes. - Susan, Lauren, Anthony & John"

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There is no word on what led to Henderson's death or information on services yet.

The business is celebrating 31 years in 2026.

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Over the decades, the store hosted numerous events featuring standout Philadelphia sports figures, such as Jason Kelce, Jamie Moyer, Beau Allen, Brandon Graham, and Brent Celek, among many more.

It's unclear what the future of the business will look like with Henderson's passing.

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