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First annual Classic was time to celebrate, mourn

Originally Published: November 12, 2006
By Andy Katz | ESPN.com

WEST POINT, N.Y. -- So good, so wise, so young.

That is Maggie Dixon's epitaph, unveiled on her tombstone just days ago.

The words, simple, poignant, emotionally touching, couldn't be more applicable to the late Army women's coach.

They were written by her father, Jim, who was here with his wife, Marge, and daughter, Julie, along with his son, Jamie, the Pitt men's coach who organized the first ever Maggie Dixon Classic played Sunday in her honor.

Jim Dixon said the words ...

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