Patrick Joseph Livingston (January 14, 1880 – September 19, 1977) was an American professional

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who played in

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for seven seasons. He played for the Cleveland Blues in 1901, the

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in 1906, the

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from 1909 to 1911, the Cleveland Naps in 1912, and the

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in 1917. Livingston was the last surviving player of the inaugural year for the

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, . At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.

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