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In the early 1930s, what is now known as Shepherd Stadium was once an empty diamond field where the local farm boys played pick-up games and named it “The Ballpark”. Baseball was the main attraction for this park, but it also hosted events such as carnivals and circuses. In 1948 shortly after World War II, renovations were done to create a proper destination for teams to play. The facility's name was dedicated after the former Mayor, Fred R. Shepherd in 1951. Before the most recent renovation from 20132018, Shepherd Stadium was home to many teams including the Chesterfield Baseball League, Colonial Heights-Petersburg Generals, Richmond Colts, and the Colonial Heights, Colonial’s High School Baseball team. In 2001, part of John Grisham’s film “Mickey” was filmed at Shepherd Stadium on Memorial Day Weekend. Shepard Stadium is now the home for the Tri-Cities Tourneys and Tri-City Chili Peppers since 2020.