Donald "Buddy" LaRosa

Since starting his first LaRosa's pizzeria in 1954 in Westwood, Buddy LaRosa has been an icon of the Greater Cincinnati community. His philanthropic support of schools and high school sports is legendary and with his creation of the LaRosa's High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1975, and the LaRosa's MVP award in 2005, he has showcased and celebrated the rich athletic heritage of our area for all to enjoy.  For his meritorious contributions to Oak Hills and all of Greater Cincinnati, Buddy has been included in our inaugural class of the OH Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004.