It is no secret that the World Series of Major League Baseball is where great moments and memories are created. Heroes and enemies are formed, and while one town will celebrate with joy, another will have to wait until next year.

This year's Fall Classic begins Tuesday, Oct. 27 in Kansas City between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals. To celebrate the culmination of America's Pastime, here's a look some of the top moments in World Series history:

10. Cardinals (David Freese) Win Magical Game Six

In the 2011 World Series, the St. Louis Cardinals were down to their final strike facing the Texas Rangers. David Freese, who just happened to grow up as a Cardinal fan in St. Louis, struck a 1-2 pitch from Neftalí Feliz off the wall in right field just over Nelson Cruz's outreached glove, tying the game at seven. After Josh Hamilton put the Rangers up 9-7 with a home run in the 10th, Lance Berkman was down to his final strike. With the score 9-8, Berkman singled up the middle and tied the game at nine. In the bottom of the 11th inning, David Freese walked it off in style. On this chilly October night in St. Louis, the baseball gods were rooting for St. Louis.

And let's not forget that Joe Buck famously echoed his father's famous call of "We Will See You Tomorrow Night!" (see number nine below). Between the two-strike comebacks, the fielding blunders, and Buck's honor to his later father, this is a game that many baseball fans will never forget.

9. Puckett Becomes Twins Legend

Jack Buck had a multitude of unforgettable calls as a broadcaster. This one occurred during Game 6 of the 1991 World Series, as the Minnesota Twins faced off against the Atlanta Braves. The late Kirby Puckett came up to the plate to face Braves pitcher Charlie Leibrandt, and Kirby did this:

8. 1956 Perfection

Don Larsen of the New York Yankees threw the only perfect game in the World Series in the history of baseball on Oct. 8, 1956. It was Game 5 against the Brooklyn Dodgers in which Larsen mastered perfection, and by God was he perfect.

7. Fisk Waves Home Run Fair

Game 6 of the 1975 World Series created an image that almost every sports fan has seen. Carlton Fisk of the Boston Red Sox was facing Pat Darcy of the Cincinnati Reds. What ensued was one of the most iconic moments of baseball history.

What makes this play even more iconic (or ironic), is the fact that NBC did not mean to show Fisk's reaction to his home run. The cameraman who was responsible for tracking the flight of the ball, was distracted by a rat the size of a cat at his foot. He was afraid to swing his camera and follow the ball over the wall, resulting in an image that forever changed sports broadcasting.

6. Kirk Gibson Does It All On One Foot

In Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves losing 4-3 to the Oakland A's. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda decided to pinch-hit with the restricted Kirk Gibson. Gibson, who had injuries to both legs, hobbled up to the plate. His job was to do one thing: hit the ball over the fence. And boy, did he do that.

Gibson did not have a single plate appearance throughout the rest of the '88 Fall Classic.

5. "Mr. October" is Born

Many people would be lucky to hit a home run in the postseason, never mind three home runs on three pitches in the World Series. Reggie Jackson did just that at Yankee Stadium. In Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, Jackson hit three home runs in consecutive at-bats on the first pitch each time against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The nickname "Mr. October" was coined, and it still stands today.

4. The Catch

Authoring one of the most memorable defensive plays in baseball history, Willie Mays of the New York Giants raced to the center field wall of the Polo Grounds in Game 1 of the 1954 Fall Classic. Reacting to the hard hit ball by Vic Wertz of the Cleveland Indians, Mays made a catch that will be remembered for ages.

3. Bill Buckner Lives the "Curse of the Bambino"

Leading the New York Mets three games to two in the 1986 World Series, the Boston Red Sox were looking to win their first World Series since 1918. The Red Sox, who had just scored two runs in the top of the 10th inning to take the lead, headed out to the field to close out a World Series title. Mookie Wilson of the Mets hit a slow ground ball to first baseman Bill Buckner, and the ball found its way through Buckner's legs. The Red Sox eventually lost the game and the series for a multitude of reasons, but Buckner was the scapegoat.

2. "Touch 'Em All, Joe!"

Game Six of the 1993 World Series was one for the ages. Coming off a World Series title in the 1992 season, the Toronto Blue Jays were looking to repeat. With a 2-2 count, Joe Carter came up to face Mitch Williams of the Philadelphia Phillies. What followed was absolute baseball madness. Carter launched a rocket down the left field line that brought home a second straight title to Toronto.

1. The Shot Heard 'Round the World

Only once has a player ended Game 7 of the World Series with a home run, and his name is Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates. With one ball and no strikes in the 1960 World Series, Mazeroski hit a shot to center field off of New York Yankee Ralph Terry that cemented his spot in the pinnacle of baseball history.

Well done, Mr. Mazeroski. Well done.