Career
Born in Preston, Livesey started his professional career in his hometown with Preston North End, but failed to make a first team appearance. He went on to play for Bury and Doncaster Rovers before signing for Rochdale in 1948, where he scored 36 goals in 113 League games. After a brief spell with Mossley, he returned to The Football League with Southport for one season.
He then dropped into non-league football again to play for Wigan Athletic and Nelson.