Tony Castro is a distinguished historian, journalist, and biographer. In 1970, while a young reporter in Dallas, Castro met his childhood hero Mickey Mantle, who was dealing with life in retirement. Castro’s friendship with Mantle would continue until Mickey’s death in 1995. He is the author of eight critically acclaimed books, including Mickey Mantle: America’s Prodigal Son, Maris & Mantle, DiMag & Mick, and Looking for Hemingway. Tony Castro lives in Los Angeles.