After years of playing in the minors, I finally made the big show.
LES BINKLEY
Penguins goaltender who recalling his rookie debut at age 32
• Binkley was the backup goaltender for the very first Penguins' game against the Montreal Candiens on October 11, 1967.

Click on the ticket stub from the first game to see the details and to advance to the next section.
The First Pittsburgh Penguins' Contract
Les Binkley was the first official player signed by the Penguins.

His base contract was for $14,500.

Binkley's incentives included:

• $1,500 if the team finished in 1st place.

• $1,000 if the team finished in 2nd place.

• $750 if the team finished in 3rd place.

• $1,000 if he played in 37 games.

• $500 if the team won the Stanely Cup.

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