World Series memories: Larsen's perfect game | Gibson's hobbled home run | Mays' over-the-shoulder catch | Podsednik's walkoff HR | Mazeroski's walkoff HR | Koufax's clutch shutout | Carter's series-ending homer | Gibson fans 17 | Bay Area earthquake | Reggie's three homers | Sandoval's three homers

Today's look back at a memorable World Series moment was chosen for many reasons. Though this is far from one of baseball's most transcedent moments, I'm going with Keith Hernandez's game-tying, two-RBI single in Game 7 of the 1982 World Series.

Here it is:

The Cardinals would go on to win the series, one of their now 11 World Series titles.

And here are the reasons I chose this moment:

1. It happened on October 20, so exactly 31 years ago.

2. Hernandez's birthday is October 20.

3. Hernandez got the hit off Bob McClure, a teammate of Hernandez's at Capuchino (San Bruno, Calif.) High School.

4. I wanted to pick a Cardinals or Red Sox moment in light of the upcoming World Series.

5. It gives me the excuse to post this:

So it's a win all around. Viva la Mex.