Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_75 (points INTEGER, entrant VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the average points for Hopkins before 1956?
### Answer:
SELECT AVG(points) FROM table_name_75 WHERE entrant = "hopkins" AND year < 1956