The facility opened in 1923 as Richardson Field after being donated to the college by Lunsford Richardson Jr., Davidson class of 1914, and his brother Henry Smith Richardson, Davidson class of 1906, in memory of their father, Lunsford Richardson Sr., Davidson class of 1875. It was later renovated in 1998 and again in 2005 with the latter providing upgraded amenities including expanded seating, a new press box, weight room, and visitor's locker room.
The facility opened as Richardson Field in 1923, donated by Lunsford Richardson Jr. and his brother Henry Smith Richardson in memory of their father, Lunsford Richardson Sr., who was also a Davidson graduate. It underwent renovations in 1998 and again in 2005, with the latter adding features like expanded seating, a new press box, a weight room, and a visitor's locker room.