Kelso's Pizza

Kelso's Pizza & Pub was a Kansas City-area pizza chain that began in 1969 when the first location opened on the Liberty Square in Liberty, MO. It was founded by Bill Kelso, a former pitcher for the Angels, after he retired from Major League Baseball. It was known for the baseball-themed names of its pizzas including the Joe DiMaggio, the Tommy Lasorda and the Grand Slam, as well as its signature pink salad dressing. 
The chain operated several locations over the years including sites in Independence, MO; Lee's Summit, MO; Zona Rosa Shopping Center; and Metro North Mall (closed in October 2008). The North Kansas City, MO ("Northtown") location was the last remaining in the chain when it closed on March 12, 2019, effectively ending the Kelso's brand after 50 years of serving the metro area.
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