Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_59 (points INTEGER, entrant VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the total amount of points that Christy has in the years before 1954?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(points) FROM table_name_59 WHERE entrant = "christy" AND year < 1954