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. Puckheads throughout the greater Bay Area had the day — now,

Thornton joins longtime teammate Patrick Marleau as the only players to have their jerseys retired by the Sharks. It’s fitting that they are side by side as the entered the NHL as the top two picks in the 1997 draft and spent 13 seasons together in San Jose.

In officially proclaiming this Saturday as Joe Thornton Day, Mahan not only mentioned the longtime centerman’s accomplishments during a Hockey Hall of Fame-caliber career but also noted his less-known philanthropic work, specifically with the Make-A-Wish foundation.

On Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks officially retired Joe Thornton’s No. 19. In a ceremony held before the team’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, former teammates and friends came out to honor Thornton. For one last time through the Shark Head: Joe Thornton. #19ForeverTeal x #GreatestOfAllTeal pic.twitter.com/lFgzQOEX2T

Sharks fans are getting ready to honor a legend on the ice as the team and the city are holding a "Joe Thornton Retirement Weekend."

Here’s a sampling of new food choices and returning ones for Joe Thornton Day on Saturday, Nov. 23, and beyond. The lineup includes creative dishes from SAP executive chef Francisco Garcia and local SAP partner restaurants.

And who’s arguing with the always smiling, larger than life Sharks legend, whose No. 19 jersey is being retired at SAP Center on Saturday? Thornton spoke at San Jose City Hall on Thursday afternoon, after Mayor Matt Mahan officially proclaimed Nov.