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    JoeThornton

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    • Birthdate
      2/7/1979
    • Birthplace
      London, ON
    • Draft Info
      1997: Rd 1, Pk 1 (BOS)
    • Birthdate
      2/7/1979
    • Birthplace
      London, ON
    • Draft Info
      1997: Rd 1, Pk 1 (BOS)

    Stats

    • G
      430
      A
      1109
      PTS
      1539
      +/-
      182
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        Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose

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        Thornton's No. 19 raised to rafters in San Jose
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          Thornton officially retires after 24-year NHL career

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              Thornton, 42, signs one-year deal with Panthers

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