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Jacques: Add the first Midvale store, 523 S. Midvale Blvd., in 1962 ads

2026-10-30T04:07:59Z

Add the first Midvale store, 523 S. Midvale Blvd., in 1962 ads

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	==History==		==History==
	[[George Backus\|George "Buck" Backus]] opened Buck's on Cottage Grove Road in 1960, after coming to Madison from Racine, where he had managed the Meadowbrook Country Club. He later added a West Side store in Midvale Plaza. Backus died in 1986<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks">Moe, D. (2010, June 8). [https://madison.com/news/local/doug_moe/article_56320133-d654-5c05-8b22-681e5731e020.html "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.		[[George Backus\|George "Buck" Backus]] opened Buck's on Cottage Grove Road in 1960, after coming to Madison from Racine, where he had managed the Meadowbrook Country Club. He later added a West Side store in Midvale Plaza; Backus died in 1986<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks">Moe, D. (2010, June 8). [https://madison.com/news/local/doug_moe/article_56320133-d654-5c05-8b22-681e5731e020.html "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. The West Side store was open by January 1962, at 523 S. Midvale Blvd., "open nightly 'til 11:30 p.m."<ref name="wsj-1962-01-05-p24">(1962, January 5). Help wanted: part-time evening counter work; apply in person 'Buck's Pizza Shop, 523 Midvale Shopping Center'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 24. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401179529/ 401179529].</ref><ref name="wsj-1962-02-12-p10">(1962, February 12). 'Bird Watchers... Love... Buck's Pizza. Open Nightly 'til 11:30 p.m. CE 8-5588, 523 S. Midvale.' One of a run of small Buck's ads in both papers, 1962–63. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401163744/ 401163744].</ref> Its phone number, CE 8-5588 (238-5588), later belonged to [[Doug’s Pizza Shop]] and then [[Midvale Plaza Pizza]] at the same address. By the 1990s Buck's West was two doors away, at 525 S. Midvale Blvd., with a different number.

	Bill Buchholz bought the two restaurants in 1991. "Many people assume the Buck's name came from Buchholz", a columnist noted<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks" />.		Bill Buchholz bought the two restaurants in 1991. "Many people assume the Buck's name came from Buchholz", a columnist noted<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks" />.
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	* 5502 University Ave. (2006 to June 3, 2017). It was at this address by October 15, 2006<ref name="mc-2006-10-15-search">(2006, October 15). [https://madison.com/news/local/article_8d247598-b6d2-5491-8a09-b38ef7065cce.html "Search for a loved one is agony."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. Two later articles put the move about 2007 or 2008.		* 5502 University Ave. (2006 to June 3, 2017). It was at this address by October 15, 2006<ref name="mc-2006-10-15-search">(2006, October 15). [https://madison.com/news/local/article_8d247598-b6d2-5491-8a09-b38ef7065cce.html "Search for a loved one is agony."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. Two later articles put the move about 2007 or 2008.
	* 525 S. Midvale Blvd., in Midvale Plaza (to 2006<ref name="mc-2006-11-01-take-note" />). The opening date has not been found.		* 525 S. Midvale Blvd., in Midvale Plaza (to 2006<ref name="mc-2006-11-01-take-note" />). The opening date has not been found.
			* 523 S. Midvale Blvd., in Midvale Plaza (1962<ref name="wsj-1962-02-12-p10" />). When Buck's left this storefront is not known; [[Doug’s Pizza Shop]] was there by 1970.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Jacques: Add the 1980s dining guides

2026-10-25T02:25:42Z

Add the 1980s dining guides

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	* A fire on December 13, 2012, in the vent above the pizza oven, did about $25,000 of damage to the Cottage Grove Road store. Nobody was hurt<ref name="mc-2012-12-14-bucks-fire">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, December 14). [https://madison.com/news/local/article_2706e160-4580-11e2-afb3-001a4bcf887a.html "Fire at Buck's Pizza on East Side causes about $25,000 damage."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.		* A fire on December 13, 2012, in the vent above the pizza oven, did about $25,000 of damage to the Cottage Grove Road store. Nobody was hurt<ref name="mc-2012-12-14-bucks-fire">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, December 14). [https://madison.com/news/local/article_2706e160-4580-11e2-afb3-001a4bcf887a.html "Fire at Buck's Pizza on East Side causes about $25,000 damage."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
	* On Thanksgiving Day 2013 a van hit the building twice, first the side of Buck's and then the side of the pharmacy next door<ref name="mc-2013-12-03-van-hits-building">Novak, B. (2013, December 3). [https://madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/article_1c35ab0c-0e32-5ea3-b2e2-927bc5a1536e.html "Alleged drunken driver hits East Side building, knocks over fire hydrant."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.		* On Thanksgiving Day 2013 a van hit the building twice, first the side of Buck's and then the side of the pharmacy next door<ref name="mc-2013-12-03-van-hits-building">Novak, B. (2013, December 3). [https://madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/article_1c35ab0c-0e32-5ea3-b2e2-927bc5a1536e.html "Alleged drunken driver hits East Side building, knocks over fire hydrant."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

			* The State Journal's fall dining guides of the 1980s: "Thin crust pizza since 1960 with large quantities of ingredients and exclusively whole milk cheeses. Carry-out only" (1984); "Serving delicious thin-crust pizza since 1962. Carry-out only" (1985 and 1986). It was open from 4:30 to 10 p.m., later on weekends<ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p254">(1984, October 7). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 254. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402306007/ 402306007].</ref><ref name="wsj-1985-10-06-p124">(1985, October 6). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1985." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 124. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401397081/ 401397081].</ref><ref name="wsj-1986-10-05-p162">(1986, October 5). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1986." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 162. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405302373/ 405302373].</ref>.

	==Locations==		==Locations==

Jacques: Add the 1980 Yellow Pages 'Pizza' pages (Andy's copy)

2026-10-24T04:36:39Z

Add the 1980 Yellow Pages 'Pizza' pages (Andy's copy)

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	* The 1995 Yellow Pages listing read "Pizza Is Our Only Product Since 1961", with the two stores at 525 S. Midvale Blvd. and 219 Cottage Grove Rd.<ref name="yp-1995-p636">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 636: alphabetical listings Alley Oops (13 Atlas Ct.), Angelo's Pizzaria (5801 Monona Dr.), Buck's Pizza ('Pizza Is Our Only Product Since…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 636.</ref>		* The 1995 Yellow Pages listing read "Pizza Is Our Only Product Since 1961", with the two stores at 525 S. Midvale Blvd. and 219 Cottage Grove Rd.<ref name="yp-1995-p636">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 636: alphabetical listings Alley Oops (13 Atlas Ct.), Angelo's Pizzaria (5801 Monona Dr.), Buck's Pizza ('Pizza Is Our Only Product Since…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 636.</ref>
			* Fifteen years earlier the 1980 Yellow Pages ad said "We've been making delicious pizza in Madison for 19 years. It's our only product!!!" — carry-outs, call ahead, no deliveries — at 219 Cottage Grove Rd., "next to Dick's Car Wash & C&P Shopping Ctr."<ref name="yp-1980-p450">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 450: listings Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza and Pasta (411 W. Gilman 256-0600, 1618 W. Beltline Hwy. 251-0304, 651 State, 694 S. Whit…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 450.</ref> In 1980 the Midvale Plaza address two doors from the later West Side store, 523 S. Midvale Blvd., was Midvale Plaza Pizza, which also sold "Tubs-O-Chicken"<ref name="yp-1980-p447">(1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 447: listings Barnaby's Family Inn (4802 E. Washington Ave. 241-2131; 6613 Mineral Point Rd. 833-1671), Brat und Brau (1421 Regent; …. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 447.</ref>.
	* [[George Backus\|George L. "Buck" Backus]] founded the pizzeria in 1960, and also managed the "W" Club concessions beginning in 1962<ref name="background-buck"> Rath, J. (1991, April 6). "Buck's Pizza delivers history, taste." ''The Capital Times''. 5D.</ref>.		* [[George Backus\|George L. "Buck" Backus]] founded the pizzeria in 1960, and also managed the "W" Club concessions beginning in 1962<ref name="background-buck"> Rath, J. (1991, April 6). "Buck's Pizza delivers history, taste." ''The Capital Times''. 5D.</ref>.
	* Backus is pictured in the logo, wearing an apron and a necktie<ref name="mc-2016-03-15-bucks-chiefs" />.		* Backus is pictured in the logo, wearing an apron and a necktie<ref name="mc-2016-03-15-bucks-chiefs" />.

Jacques: Add the 1995 Ameritech Yellow Pages listings from the newspaper and directory research recorded in the database

2026-10-24T00:57:19Z

Add the 1995 Ameritech Yellow Pages listings from the newspaper and directory research recorded in the database

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
			* The 1995 Yellow Pages listing read "Pizza Is Our Only Product Since 1961", with the two stores at 525 S. Midvale Blvd. and 219 Cottage Grove Rd.<ref name="yp-1995-p636">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 636: alphabetical listings Alley Oops (13 Atlas Ct.), Angelo's Pizzaria (5801 Monona Dr.), Buck's Pizza ('Pizza Is Our Only Product Since…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 636.</ref>
	* [[George Backus\|George L. "Buck" Backus]] founded the pizzeria in 1960, and also managed the "W" Club concessions beginning in 1962<ref name="background-buck"> Rath, J. (1991, April 6). "Buck's Pizza delivers history, taste." ''The Capital Times''. 5D.</ref>.		* [[George Backus\|George L. "Buck" Backus]] founded the pizzeria in 1960, and also managed the "W" Club concessions beginning in 1962<ref name="background-buck"> Rath, J. (1991, April 6). "Buck's Pizza delivers history, taste." ''The Capital Times''. 5D.</ref>.
	* Backus is pictured in the logo, wearing an apron and a necktie<ref name="mc-2016-03-15-bucks-chiefs" />.		* Backus is pictured in the logo, wearing an apron and a necktie<ref name="mc-2016-03-15-bucks-chiefs" />.

Jacques: Add the 2005–2009 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

2026-10-22T03:36:42Z

Add the 2005–2009 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

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	Bill Buchholz bought the two restaurants in 1991. "Many people assume the Buck's name came from Buchholz", a columnist noted<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks" />.		Bill Buchholz bought the two restaurants in 1991. "Many people assume the Buck's name came from Buchholz", a columnist noted<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks" />.

	In 2006 the West Side store moved from Midvale Plaza to 5502 University Ave.<ref name="mc-2006-11-01-take-note">(2006, November 1). [https://madison.com/business/b2b/article_0200dbf6-9121-501f-9f04-234b65dd2617.html "Take Note."] ''madison.com''.</ref>		In 2006 the West Side store moved from Midvale Plaza to 5502 University Ave.<ref name="mc-2006-11-01-take-note">(2006, November 1). [https://madison.com/business/b2b/article_0200dbf6-9121-501f-9f04-234b65dd2617.html "Take Note."] ''madison.com''.</ref> It was displaced by Joe Krupp's redevelopment of the plaza, whose first phase "does not have enough room to accommodate existing tenants, booting out Bergmann's, La Brioche and Buck's", a letter writer complained that July<ref name="mc-2006-07-13-midvale-plaza">(2006, July 13). [https://madison.com/news/opinion/article_0c9e8871-2c43-518e-b9fa-c7ffc10dbaea.html "What's the future for Midvale Plaza?"] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

	On June 2, 2010, the year Buck's turned 50, Buchholz sold both stores to Jed Sanborn, an accountant who was then a member of the Madison city council. As part of the sale Sanborn agreed not to sell or divulge the sauce recipe<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks" />.		On June 2, 2010, the year Buck's turned 50, Buchholz sold both stores to Jed Sanborn, an accountant who was then a member of the Madison city council. As part of the sale Sanborn agreed not to sell or divulge the sauce recipe<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks" />.

Jacques: Site renamed from Pizzapedia to Madison Pizza Wiki

2026-10-20T01:35:43Z

Site renamed from Pizzapedia to Madison Pizza Wiki

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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Item:Q667\|Buck's Pizza in the ~~Pizzapedia~~ database]]		* [[Item:Q667\|Buck's Pizza in the Madison Pizza Wiki database]]

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	<references />		<references />

Jacques: Add history, owners and trivia from the research recorded in the database; West Side addresses and dates corrected with sources; earlier text kept

2026-09-29T22:10:11Z

Add history, owners and trivia from the research recorded in the database; West Side addresses and dates corrected with sources; earlier text kept

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	'''Buck’s Pizza''' has been in operation since 1960, making it one of the oldest pizza places in Madison. While many restaurants and pizzerias will adopt current menu trends, Buck's sticks to tradition and has a very simple, perhaps old-fashioned menu.		'''Buck’s Pizza''' has been in operation since 1960, making it one of the oldest pizza places in Madison. While many restaurants and pizzerias will adopt current menu trends, Buck's sticks to tradition and has a very simple, perhaps old-fashioned menu.

			==History==
			[[George Backus\|George "Buck" Backus]] opened Buck's on Cottage Grove Road in 1960, after coming to Madison from Racine, where he had managed the Meadowbrook Country Club. He later added a West Side store in Midvale Plaza. Backus died in 1986<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks">Moe, D. (2010, June 8). [https://madison.com/news/local/doug_moe/article_56320133-d654-5c05-8b22-681e5731e020.html "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

			Bill Buchholz bought the two restaurants in 1991. "Many people assume the Buck's name came from Buchholz", a columnist noted<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks" />.

			In 2006 the West Side store moved from Midvale Plaza to 5502 University Ave.<ref name="mc-2006-11-01-take-note">(2006, November 1). [https://madison.com/business/b2b/article_0200dbf6-9121-501f-9f04-234b65dd2617.html "Take Note."] ''madison.com''.</ref>

			On June 2, 2010, the year Buck's turned 50, Buchholz sold both stores to Jed Sanborn, an accountant who was then a member of the Madison city council. As part of the sale Sanborn agreed not to sell or divulge the sauce recipe<ref name="mc-2010-06-08-moe-bucks" />.

			The West Side store closed after Saturday, June 3, 2017. Sanborn said it was "hard to get in and out of" and that he was looking for another West Side site<ref name="mc-2017-06-02-bucks-west-closing">Kalk Derby, S. (2017, June 2). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/restaurants/article_2849f721-c8aa-57f1-9025-6830d86e2e1f.html "West Side location of Buck's Pizza to close Saturday."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. The Cottage Grove Road store was still open, with limited hours, in May 2021<ref name="mc-2021-05-28-dive-inn">Kalk Derby, S. (2021, May 28). [https://madison.com/entertainment/dining/restaurants/article_258cfe62-aa39-5045-9299-c3372bd831bc.html "Dive Inn going for 'authentic, cozy dive-bar feel'; aiming for July opening."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

	==Pizza==		==Pizza==
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	* It's possible to design each half of the pizza individually.		* It's possible to design each half of the pizza individually.
	* One very interesting, unique feature of their pizza is that they offer a ''bake-at-home'' option.		* One very interesting, unique feature of their pizza is that they offer a ''bake-at-home'' option.
			* The crust is thin and flaky, covered with thick tomato sauce, and the pizza is cut into bite-sized squares<ref name="mc-2016-03-15-bucks-chiefs">Krug, E. (2016, March 15). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_e799b630-7594-52b3-9c75-b714733ab364.html "Let's Eat: Buck's Pizza and Chief's Tavern go together like — well, pizza and beer."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. The sausage is homemade<ref name="mc-2017-06-02-bucks-west-closing" />.
			* In March 2016 an 8-inch pizza cost $5, a 12-inch $10 and a 14-inch $11<ref name="mc-2016-03-15-bucks-chiefs" />.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	* [[George Backus\|George L. "Buck" Backus]] founded the pizzeria in 1960, and also managed the "W" Club concessions beginning in 1962<ref name="background-buck"> Rath, J. (1991, April 6). "Buck's Pizza delivers history, taste." ''The Capital Times''. 5D.</ref>.		* [[George Backus\|George L. "Buck" Backus]] founded the pizzeria in 1960, and also managed the "W" Club concessions beginning in 1962<ref name="background-buck"> Rath, J. (1991, April 6). "Buck's Pizza delivers history, taste." ''The Capital Times''. 5D.</ref>.
			* Backus is pictured in the logo, wearing an apron and a necktie<ref name="mc-2016-03-15-bucks-chiefs" />.
			* Buck's is carry-out only: "No delivery, no dine-in"<ref name="mc-2012-02-05-chiefs-tavern">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, February 5). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_f9882442-4e86-11e1-bcb9-0019bb2963f4.html "New Chief's Tavern will feature Buck's Pizza."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. Since February 2012 Chief's Tavern, across the street at 300 Cottage Grove Rd., has served Buck's pizza, which gave customers their first way to eat one sitting down<ref name="mc-2012-02-05-chiefs-tavern" /><ref name="mc-2016-03-15-bucks-chiefs" />.
	* According to the website, Buck's encourages customers to save their receipts because trading in 10 will earn a free pizza.		* According to the website, Buck's encourages customers to save their receipts because trading in 10 will earn a free pizza.
	* Robbed:		* Robbed:
	** in 1973<ref>(1973, March 7). "Pair Gets $250 In Robbery At Buck's Pizza." ''The Capital Times''. 2.</ref>, by a 19 year-old man and an accomplice<ref>(1973, April 17). "Man, 19, Waiting Sentence, Charged in Other Felonies." ''Wisconsin State Journal.'' S5p1.</ref>.		** in 1973<ref>(1973, March 7). "Pair Gets $250 In Robbery At Buck's Pizza." ''The Capital Times''. 2.</ref>, by a 19 year-old man and an accomplice<ref>(1973, April 17). "Man, 19, Waiting Sentence, Charged in Other Felonies." ''Wisconsin State Journal.'' S5p1.</ref>.
	** in 1985<ref>(1985, September 23). "Buck's Pizza reports robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. P2S3.</ref>.		** in 1985<ref>(1985, September 23). "Buck's Pizza reports robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. P2S3.</ref>.
	* Honored for good safety and sanitation by the Madison Dept of Public Health in 2006<ref>Balousek, M. (2006, March 10). "15 food businesses honored for safety, sanitation." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. C8.</ref>.		* Honored for good safety and sanitation by the Madison Dept of Public Health in 2006<ref>Balousek, M. (2006, March 10). "15 food businesses honored for safety, sanitation." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. C8.</ref>. By then the West Side store had nine of these awards, and the Cottage Grove Road store five, since the program began in 1995<ref name="mc-2006-03-10-food-safety">Balousek, M. (2006, March 10). [https://madison.com/business/article_e36b62f0-bc4e-5999-aa93-fbd24f2da1fa.html "15 food businesses honored for safety, sanitation."] ''madison.com''. p. C8.</ref>.
	* The proprietor in 1991 was Andy Storkson, grandson-in-law of George L. Backus<ref name="background-buck"></ref>.		* The proprietor in 1991 was Andy Storkson, grandson-in-law of George L. Backus<ref name="background-buck"></ref>.
	* Highlighted in the "Cheap Eats" section of the ''The Capital Times'' in 1991<ref name="background-buck"></ref>.		* Highlighted in the "Cheap Eats" section of the ''The Capital Times'' in 1991<ref name="background-buck"></ref>.
			* A fire on December 13, 2012, in the vent above the pizza oven, did about $25,000 of damage to the Cottage Grove Road store. Nobody was hurt<ref name="mc-2012-12-14-bucks-fire">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, December 14). [https://madison.com/news/local/article_2706e160-4580-11e2-afb3-001a4bcf887a.html "Fire at Buck's Pizza on East Side causes about $25,000 damage."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
			* On Thanksgiving Day 2013 a van hit the building twice, first the side of Buck's and then the side of the pharmacy next door<ref name="mc-2013-12-03-van-hits-building">Novak, B. (2013, December 3). [https://madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/article_1c35ab0c-0e32-5ea3-b2e2-927bc5a1536e.html "Alleged drunken driver hits East Side building, knocks over fire hydrant."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

	==Locations==		==Locations==
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	===Former Locations===		===Former Locations===
	* 5502 University Ave. (~~2007~~ to June 2017)		* 5502 University Ave. (2006 to June 3, 2017). It was at this address by October 15, 2006<ref name="mc-2006-10-15-search">(2006, October 15). [https://madison.com/news/local/article_8d247598-b6d2-5491-8a09-b38ef7065cce.html "Search for a loved one is agony."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. Two later articles put the move about 2007 or 2008.
	* ~~5255~~ Midvale Blvd. (~~1995?~~ to ~~2007~~)		* 525 S. Midvale Blvd., in Midvale Plaza (to 2006<ref name="mc-2006-11-01-take-note" />). The opening date has not been found.

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	[https://www.buckspizzamadison.com/ Buck’s Pizza Website]		[https://www.buckspizzamadison.com/ Buck’s Pizza Website]

			==See also==
			* [[Item:Q667\|Buck's Pizza in the Pizzapedia database]]

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	<references />		<references />

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	* George L "Buck" Backus founded the pizzeria in 1960, and also managed the "W" Club concessions beginning in 1962<ref name="background-buck"> Rath, J. (1991, April 6). "Buck's Pizza delivers history, taste." ''The Capital Times''. 5D.</ref>.		* [[George Backus\|George L. "Buck" Backus]] founded the pizzeria in 1960, and also managed the "W" Club concessions beginning in 1962<ref name="background-buck"> Rath, J. (1991, April 6). "Buck's Pizza delivers history, taste." ''The Capital Times''. 5D.</ref>.
	* According to the website, Buck's encourages customers to save their receipts because trading in 10 will earn a free pizza.		* According to the website, Buck's encourages customers to save their receipts because trading in 10 will earn a free pizza.
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