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My Take
Joe Thornton is my favorite kind of superstar: the one who measured greatness in assists. A first-overall pick in 1997 who stood 193 centimeters, he could have bullied his way to goals; instead he became one of the finest playmakers of his generation, peaking with the Hart and Art Ross double in 2006. From Boston to San Jose to Toronto and Florida, the constant was a man who made every linemate better and clearly loved every shift. The missing Stanley Cup will always come up in conversation, but I find the longevity and the joy far more telling than the gap. Hockey was simply more fun with Jumbo Joe in it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Thornton
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・ソーントン
- Reading
- じょー・そーんとん
- Born
- July 2, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Hart Memorial Trophy
- 2006 Art Ross Trophy
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe%20Thornton
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Thornton born?
Born July 2, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Joe Thornton from?
Joe Thornton is from London, Ontario, Canada.
What does Joe Thornton do?
Joe Thornton works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Joe Thornton?
Joe Thornton is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-10
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.