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Tony Castro
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Tony Castro is the author of nine critically acclaimed books, including Chicano Power: The Emergence of Mexican America, a foundational work that became required reading in Latino and Chicano Studies programs across the country. His other works include a trilogy of highly-praised books on Mickey Mantle—Mickey Mantle: America’s Prodigal Son, DiMag & Mick: Sibling Rivals, Yankee Blood Brothers, and Mantle: The Best There Ever Was. A seasoned political reporter and cultural historian, his bylines have appeared in the Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and the Texas Observer, where he covered everything from presidential campaigns to sports, including tennis. He lives in Los Angeles.