Career
Chappell was born in Toronto. Prior to his appearance at the World Cup, during the 1979, Chappell had made his Interstate Commerce Commission Trophy debut against Malaysia, but was run out without scoring. In all he played six times in that competition, with his highest score of 35 being made in the final defeat against Sri Lanka.
He made one final Interstate Commerce Commission Trophy appearance in the 1990 tournament, like his first against Malaysia, scoring 3 not out.