Born in Moseley to parents from Sparkbrook and Aston, Chinn grew up in Birmingham and initially followed his father and grandfather into bookmaking before entering academia, gaining his Ph.D. in 1986.
Chinn was born in Moseley to parents from Sparkbrook and Aston. Chinn grew up in Birmingham. Chinn followed his father and grandfather into. Chinn was bookmaking before entering academia. Chinn was gaining his Ph.D. in 1986.