10 most memorable moments in St. Louis Cardinals World Series history

Ozzie Smith's sterling double play in the 1985 World Series.

In Game 5 of the 1985 World Series against the Kansas City Royals, the Cardinals held a 1-0 lead in the 6th inning. They also had a 3-1 advantage in the series. All signs were pointing to a World Series victory for the Cardinals.

In an effort to maintain his team's lead in both the game and the series, Ozzie Smith, The Wizard himself, made a fantastic defensive play in the 6th inning. The Royals had runners on first and third, and Frank White hit a sharp ground ball up the middle. Ozzie Smith nabbed the sharp grounder and executed a double play with the help of second baseman Tom Herr.

The Cardinals would go on to lose the game and the series, but this play still stands out.

Adam Wainwright striking out Brandon Inge to win the 2006 World Series.

Several players use the postseason to spring themselves to fame and recognition. For Adam Wainwright, the 2006 World Series was that moment. In his rookie year, Wainwright established himself as a trustworthy reliever, and he became the team's de facto closer following an injury to Jason Isringhausen.

With a 4-2 lead and two outs, the Detroit Tigers' catcher, Brandon Inge, came up to bat. Inge fought in the at bat, bringing the count to 2-2. Uncle Charlie himself broke off a curveball that struck out Inge, and catcher Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright embraced emphatically to celebrate the World Series victory.

What makes this strikeout so memorable would be what Wainwright and Molina would go on to accomplish together as Cardinals.