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There’s no better investment our government can make than one that rewards men who show up for their families. "There’s no prouder achievement than being a husband and a father," writes essay author Benjamin Watson, a dad of seven and a Super Bowl champion. (File) By Benjamin Watson – For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 4 minutes ago When I was 24 years old, I won a Super Bowl. While sidelined with a knee injury, it was nonetheless the fruit of decades worth of sacrifice, teamwork and perseverance, for all of us. When I was 24 years old, I won a Super Bowl. While sidelined with a knee injury, it was nonetheless the fruit of decades worth of sacrifice, teamwork and perseverance, for all of us. As the confetti fell I tried to fathom our arrival at the zenith of the sport. But later that year, I married my wife Kirsten and realized that, unlike sport’s fleeting glory, we were embarking on a journey that would last a lifetime. 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