Joe Thornton, affectionately known as Jumbo, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. The ceremony was a blend of humor and heartfelt emotion, with Thornton delivering a serious yet humorous speech. He credited his parents for their enduring support and reflected on his career, including the pivotal trade to San Jose. Thornton also shared a humorous anecdote about meeting his wife in Switzerland and concluded with a loving tribute to his family, before calling for bagpipes and declaring it was time to party.DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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