His totals fell in 1973, to 373 rushing yards, as he played behind 1000 rusher Johnny Musso.
The next season Musso was injured and Eley had his best year, racking up 1176 yards.
His fellow running back, Lou Harris also rushed for 1239 yards, giving the Lions one of the most productive backfields in CFL history.
[3] He wasn't able to reach contract terms with the Lions, so he headed south to the Atlanta Falcons, who had noticed him and drafted him in 1974.
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