Career
Keary played for Violet, Bootle, African Royal, Liverpool Dominion, and Accrington Stanley. He made his debut for Manchester City on 7 October 1911, in a 4–1 defeat to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. He played a further six First Division games in the 1911-1912 season before departing the club
He moved on to Portuguese Vale, and made his debut for the Central League side at inside-left in a 5–0 defeat at Stalybridge Celtic on 3 September 1912.
After eight goals in 24 appearances he announced his retirement at The Old Recreation Ground at the end of the 1912-1913 season.