 After the season, the league's decision to make Garms the champion remained controversial, particularly for Chicago Cubs fans, who believed that Stan Hack was the rightful winner.In December 1941, Garms was purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals, with whom Garms played the last three seasons of his career after playing the 1942 season in the minor leagues.In 12 seasons and 1,010 games, Garms hit .293 (910 for 3111) with 438 runs scored, 141 doubles, 39 triples, 17 home runs, 328 RBI, 288 walks, .355 on-base percentage, and a .379 slugging percentage.