Born in Edmonton, London, Chisholm had to wait until after the Second World War (during which he served in the Irish Guards)[2] to begin his professional career.

[5] With the club's main attacking threat coming from the trio of Maurice Tadman, George Dews and Alex Govan, the Pilgrims were crowned champions.

His lifestyle wasn't ideal for a professional athlete; he enjoyed having a pre-match drink at the nearby Britannia Inn,[5] and injuries also began to take their toll.

He played one match for Middlesex County Cricket Club in 1947, alongside top English players Denis Compton and Bill Edrich.

[9] Jack Richardson Chisholm died in Leytonstone, London on 24 August 1977 at the age of 52, leaving a daughter, Sandra, and two grandchildren, Stewart and Samantha.