Certainly, no one amassed more points (886) that decade than Joe. His election to the Hockey Hall of Fame – after he becomes eligible in three years – is a given. But the caveat with Thornton ...

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SAN JOSE — San Jose Sharks fans showed up in droves to SAP Center on Saturday to pay tribute to one of hockey’s all-time greats, larger-than-life personality “Jumbo” Joe Thornton.

The San Jose Sharks will retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 jersey ... honor and a privilege to play in the National Hockey League for 24 seasons,” Thornton said in a statement.

Thornton ended his speech — which also included shoutouts to longtime teammates Joe Pavelski and Patrick Marleau — with a nod to the hockey faithful in San Jose. “Thank you, Sharks fans ...

SAN JOSE-- If ever there was a perfect nickname for a larger-than-life character, it would be "Jumbo." Jumbo Joe Thornton is all of that. And then some. It’s a point San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan ...

SAN JOSE --There was a stylish top hat on his head, glistening sparkles on his dark suit and tears trickling down into his bushy salt-and-pepper beard as Joe Thornton emerged through the iconic ...

SAN JOSE – A teary-eyed Joe ... a Hockey Hall of Fame-caliber career. “From day one, when I skated through the Shark head, I truly felt all your energy, passion, and support,” Thornton ...

Joe Thornton spent a career setting ... away tears on an emotional afternoon. "The best thing hockey ever gave me — friends for life," Thornton said during a lengthy speech that included thanks ...