Career
In 1950, McGivern began his seven-year career with Melbourne, originally as a half-forward. But McGivern missed the 1956 Grand Final after he was injured in the second semi final. He played a total of 105 VFL games and kicked 53 goals, retiring at the end of the 1956 season due to chronic knee injuries.
McGivern died on 15 August 2015 at the age of 84.